stay centered, focused and remember, your goal is longevity
06.24.09
Dear Adam,
You are both experienced and young; evolved and very much, a child. Please stay focused and remember that longevity is a rare commodity in your generation. If you want it...listen up.
Many people are going to try to gain and parasite off of your new-found fame. Forget it...it's fleeting and cheap--stay focused, authentic and centered. You were given many talents. One of them is your astonishing voice. Another is your ability to be honest and remain whole. All of the hype and noise that will constantly surround you could potentially drown out your beautiful voice. So, while it is great for all of us fans to stay in touch with your wonderful soul and with YOU, let us continue to hear and experience your exquisite voice on all levels!
As far as the unauthorized release of your songs by that silly recording company, unless you are able to get an injunction against its release, embrace that you and your career are a lifelong process and simply let them be. Share your truth as you always do, and move on. That was you, a starving artist...and that was then.
Now, we anxiously await your fall album. But Adam, we do embrace all of your evolution. You need not prove that you were once less than you are today. We all evolve. If an entity chooses to exploit your current fame, so be it. Stay your wonderful, honest and beautiful course.
Another piece of advice. Don't try so hard to impress and surprise us every minute. YOU are a gift and will surprise us simply being YOU! Being one's self is so rare in this world. (BTW, I have raised two special, different and amazing children).
Fame is fleeting! Your gift from God is forever. Revere and nurture it. Stay healthy, focused and take care of your health, your soul and YOUR SELF! Here's to LONGEVITY! Love you, Marla
Trespassing
Dear Adam,
You are both experienced and young; evolved and very much, a child. Please stay focused and remember that longevity is a rare commodity in your generation. If you want it...listen up.
Many people are going to try to gain and parasite off of your new-found fame. Forget it...it's fleeting and cheap--stay focused, authentic and centered. You were given many talents. One of them is your astonishing voice. Another is your ability to be honest and remain whole. All of the hype and noise that will constantly surround you could potentially drown out your beautiful voice. So, while it is great for all of us fans to stay in touch with your wonderful soul and with YOU, let us continue to hear and experience your exquisite voice on all levels!
As far as the unauthorized release of your songs by that silly recording company, unless you are able to get an injunction against its release, embrace that you and your career are a lifelong process and simply let them be. Share your truth as you always do, and move on. That was you, a starving artist...and that was then.
Now, we anxiously await your fall album. But Adam, we do embrace all of your evolution. You need not prove that you were once less than you are today. We all evolve. If an entity chooses to exploit your current fame, so be it. Stay your wonderful, honest and beautiful course.
Another piece of advice. Don't try so hard to impress and surprise us every minute. YOU are a gift and will surprise us simply being YOU! Being one's self is so rare in this world. (BTW, I have raised two special, different and amazing children).
Fame is fleeting! Your gift from God is forever. Revere and nurture it. Stay healthy, focused and take care of your health, your soul and YOUR SELF! Here's to LONGEVITY! Love you, Marla