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Wall of Bravery
Now that you’ve seen what these folks have done and you’re impressed that they took a shot, please take a few moments to review their plugs and messages and think seriously about checking out their endeavors. I know a lot of people say they admire brave people, but most people are fucking hypocrites, cowards, frauds and liars (you know who you are). The following people have earned themselves a place on this Wall of Bravery because they saw my contest in NC2, did some work to find the answers, wrote them all down and sent them in. That takes balls, and I always admire people that have balls, especially girls. So, do us a favor, be a decent human being and check out their messages because I stand behind each and every one of these brave souls.
Andrew Schaad, Brainiac of Boston would like you to read his message carefully, contemplate very thoughtfully and memorize diligently, “For Cathy: Focus. Research. Outperform. Accept constructive criticism. Provide specific feedback. Progress. Recycle litter, cleanse afterwards. Travel. Encourage experimentation. Abstract art invites participation. Adventure. Humor heals. Keep journals. Read. Cite sources, inspirations. 7 kinds of smart. Information sponges gathering skills. Nostalgic futurists retrofit. Strange new worlds’ fairs. Infinite combinations. Evolve hybrids. – Andrew Schaad ’99”
H.D. Miller, of Yale University, the planet Smartron and editor of an excellent travel zine says, “Read Travelling Shoes. Not only good, but good for you. This issue: Authentic Seville. Send $2 cash or stamps to P.O. Box 206653, New Haven Ct., 06520.”
Benjamin Anderson from the buckle of the Bible Belt says, “I’m sorry but I’m too busy to plug anything.” Well, that’s what I take his silence on this issue to mean.
Final lucky winner Ninjalicious of the criminal-minded zine Infiltration says, “Visit the Dental Health Theatre in St. Louis, Missouri. They have some really big teeth there.”
The Following Folks Took A Shot And Deserve A Plug
Alden Scott Crow wants to tell you that, “Word Play is an irregularly published news letter/zine on the wacky world of words. It covers everything from etymology to trends to just general language love. Out so far are issues 1 and 2; both only cost a 33-cent stamp, so send one today to: Alden Scott Crow, P.O. Box 445, Clements, CA 95227.” Scott and I debated profanity’s role in writing in a zine called To Curse or Not to Curse: The Great Fucking Profanity Debate and it can be yours for $2—check out the info by clicking here.
Emersøn Damerøn wrote to me very early in my zine career and noted that he, too, fancies spelling his name with the ø, but that he did it before he ever heard of me and I totally believe him. He’s also a DJ at his college radio station where’s he’s taken to playing tracks from my CD, Misfit Toys, which you can read about on the back cover of this zine. His plug is, “Of course, seeing my name in NegCap for any reason is always good. Emersøn Damerøn plays toy instruments for the rock band Splash Conception. He is also CEO for Omnivorous Media, a mail art conglomerate dedicated to customer satisfaction. Send us flotsam and get flotsam in return.”
John Sellers used to write the TV column for Time Out NY but left to pursue freelance writing gigs. He’s contributed stories to Mr. Showbiz as well as other places, I’m sure. He wrote that he’d like to plug his book and make the following statement, “Please buy the PCAT: Preparation for the Pop Culture Aptitude Test—Rad 80s Version. Not enough copies of that book were sold, and any help on that end would be a boon. If not, then it doesn’t really matter—I’ve already given up on it anyway. Fucking Little, Brown designers—what a terrible cover. I ask you: What does Captain Stubing REALLY have to do with the 1980s? Very little.” That book was a prize for this contest that I bought just to give away because I enjoyed it a lot. So, I suggest you get his book or look for his written work wherever fine thoughts are sold. I recently saw that he had written for Entertainment Weekly and interviewed Tom Green for TV Guide, so I doubt he needs me anymore.
K.D. Schmitz does Ten Thousand Things, a zine that I enjoy.
Ursula Hitler is actually a man, baby, but for the purposes of this discussion, she’s always a woman, to me. She has a web site all about drag queens, transgendered people and so much more at his web site, which is now closed. I am sure if you do a search in any engine for Ursula Hitler, you can find him in his current home.
Satan’s Robot says, “If you like Satan, then you’ll love Satan’s Robot! Constructed by the Dark Lord himself, Satan’s Robot creates crazy muzak encrypted with Satanic messages which will make a Satanist out of you in no time! E-mail him at DrMajestik@yahoo.com for details and album info.”
Joel McLemore, “has finally snapped from the post office and isn’t doing zines for a while. He’s interested mainly in the care of his cat, Capra. Some day there may be a post office zine, but who knows.”
Jacob Craft, boy genius, future lawyer, mushroom enthusiast, sincere follower of Christ and fellow Radiohead fan said that he was too stoned to think of anything worthwhile to say. On his behalf, I’d like to remind you to wear your seatbelts because there are many stoners on the road, and not just in Michigan.
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