[these messages from Justin were written in the early years to his fans--most appeared at the original JMans World message board, which was closed in early 2009 due to MSN closing all its message boards at that time]
Archived:
#1 Peace and Blessings!
#2 Questions Answers......
#3 I WISH....
#4 Sorry it Took So Long........
#5 HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!
#6 WOW!!!!
#7 A Quick THANK YOU....I'll Be Back
#8 Keeping Up...
#9 STAY TUNED!!
#10 THANKS!!
#11 ! ! ! ! ! ! FUN ! ! ! ! ! !
6.9.03 #12 J
Threads:
6.20.03 #13 No Worries!
6.30.03 #14 THANKS AGAIN!!!!
11.4.03 #15 WOW!
12.26.03 #16 Ho Ho Ho!!!!!
2.15.04 #17 LOVE,LOVE,LOVE!!!!!
2.15.04 #18 BTW
2.19.04 #19 You Never Cease To Amaze Me....
7.31.04 #20 I'm Vibrating...Goodly!!!
9.24.04 #21 ...just checkin in
10.31.04 #22 Happy Haloween!
12.24.04 #23 Happy Holidays!!!!!
1.17.05 #24 HAPPY YOU NEAR !
2.16.05 #25 Happy 2 Days after Valentines Day!!!!!
4.11.05 #26 It’s been too long!
6.14.05 #27 Justin Sends This Message
10.28.05 #28 BIRTHDAY THANKS FROM J
12.1.05 #29 **A new message from Justin! Please read!**
12.11.05 #30 Thanks From Justin
12.25.05 #31 Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah
2.22.06 #32 Thanks!
4.12.06 #33 - Burnlounge- from the curly-haired horse's mouth
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Justin Post #1
Peace and Blessings...
ALL OF YOU ARE AMAZING!!!!!!!!!
To everyone:
THANK YOU SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH!!!!
I mean WOW, it's been an amazing ride and I'm glad that I've still got some people taggin' along with me. Things are about to go into the next phase..."POST AMERICAN IDOL". Ther tour was a blast (thanks for supporting all of us during our 30 shows in 40 days tour WHEW!) I'll be putting a single out sooner than later...thank you for being so understanding, I refuse to put something out if it's not the best it can be for you, so that takes time, but time's on our side! In my next installment I'll be sure to answer some of your burning questions and fill you in on where we go from here.
Where to begin...first and foremost, bless each and every one of you for supporting me throughout this crazy thing called American Idol. You've been a blessing to me and I hope you all realise that if it were not for you, I'd just be this guy who does Bar/Bat's dreaming of a way into the maddness and the beauty that is the "industry". Thanks to your help I'm living out my dream each day!!!! You can't beat that with a bat! I'll forever be in your debt, so I figure the best way to pay you back is to keep on giving you what you want (hopefully it's good music, FUN, and a few laughs here and there
So we've come this far together...
Chapter One: 5:30 am in NYC
The audition with R,P, and S...you have no idea how nervous I was! If you look closely on the DVD you'll probably notice my hand shaking as I moved it around during that audition, Lord know's I noticed...but all's well that end's well!
Pasadina-
Met tons of people, 126 to be exact,and I had to figure out where I stood with the rest of nation...not to mention figure out how badly entangled in legalities I'd be if I actually made it on to the show...They had a lawyer go over the whole contract with us in an auditorium (YIKES!) It was a bit of a nasty throw-back to the Jr High days when I was bored half to death in Assembly meetings, however I didn't dare to play "spot-light" a game where you shine the sun-reflected off of your watch-around, and if you're particularly daring, directly into the eyes of the speaker on the stage in front of you. Not that I ever did such childish things when I was that age...no,no,no...I was perfect as I'm sure you ( and in some cases now, your children) were/are.
Note: Parents, should your children be particularly unresponsive at any point during the "growing years", I'd like to offer a solution that may proove effective in getting them to pay attention...
First, buy them a horse. A cheap one if you can, preferably one who's days are numbered (in the single digits, to be exact). You'll see why in a minute...oh and make it look nice, unfortunatly in todays society looks are everything...even when it comes to horses.
Second, present it to your offspring...note the joy, and excitement at the wonderful gift and the squeals of delight as they mount the geriatric steed.
Third, find a standard-issue-shoulder-mounted rocket launcher, aim it directly at your charge and then proceed to threaten to shoot the horse out from under them with it.....
Now, you should have their attention.
Why, you ask would I take the time to write all that and open myself up to criticisms concerning child-welfare, animal rights, women's shoulders, and the use of violence on all three? Well, it's because I felt like the child, in said situation, when I was, shortly after the invigorating legal poem, rudely awoken from my light slumber by the announcement that the people cut would be going home the next day( never to be seen or heard from again... well,at least that's how it felt) , and each day thereafter until they had their 30. Whatever high-horse I was on at the moment quickly found it's self without a rider. I think is was then that I realsed the were serious. They were willing to fly me all the way across the country...and then boot me back the next day if I didn't perform up to par...nasty shock, to say the least
So, after tethering my steed I walked into the auditions with a nervous yet hopeful heart. The rest of Pasadina is history that you've watched on TV. People crying, laughing, packing their bags, kissing, hugging, yelling at Simon,Randy, and even Paula (one event I was particularly unhappy about...no one messes with Paula on my watch!) BLAA BLAA BLAAA....You saw it all, and as for the rest is just something you had to experience...WACKY is the best word to describe it. It was fun though...
I gotta run but I'll be sure to keep the chapters going tomorrow when I have some more time...stay healthy, stay happy and remember you are blessed...merely because you woke up this morning...there are plenty of people who didn't! So take advantage of the day's you're given, and follow your heart. It's what I've been doing for as long as I can remember, and it's looking like it's all gonna work it's self out ( thanks in part to your love and support) I'll be back soon, sweet dreams... Justin
PS- I LOVE YA'!!!!!! :D
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Justin Post #2
Questions Answered
I just got in and wanted to check and see if you actually believed it was me...I love the faith, it's rare these days.....
Answers:
Thanks for keeping the questions brief...if things run this smoothly I don't see why we can't do this more often. Thanx to J-pet for opening the door as well!
Your questions, my answers,nothing inbetween so the askers will just have to look for the answers. It's kind of like telling me what you thought, I thought, you thought I thought...or something like that.
I would probably choose to not perform "Get Here"...HA! just kidding! It's my bread and butter baby! Seriously though I'd say the least favorite to sing was PYT. It was a bit higher that I liked, the dancing was fun but the vocals (in my mind) lacked. I really am not the one to go back and re-do the past though, I like mistakes, they make you grow. I'll let MJ do MJ and that's that!
As for input on my album...Thank God for 19 management (19 records too) and RCA. They give me all the peices and then we (RCA,19, and I) sit down and put it all together. No song will go out that does not have my approval, and I will never do anything out without running it past them. It's a relationship founded on mutual respect, and that's amazing concidering it's my first album.
"Get Here" party... depends on when where and how, not going to rule it out though. Keep Brenda on the up and up and we'll see
Solo tour? Summer, depending on how well everything goes with the album sales and etc. We'll see how it pans out...and yes I hope Las Vegas will be a stop, just make sure to bring me a humidifier(did I spell that right? Oh well!) LV is killer on the pipes! Dryness! Whew!
Music on the album? Soul, Jazz influenced, R&B...and who else knows. I'm still figuring that out, but don't worry it will have all the love and life I can squeeze into it!
Horse Trauma? Ha! Funny enough, I actually had the use of a pony (silly sounding but true) when I was young. I really love to ride horses, but luckily have never had a bad experience. I did see my sister fall off of it and break her leg one time, that was a bit traumatic but I got over it as did she. Broadway? I'd love to...when I get the time. I'll never rule B'way out it's one of my goals. Let me get the album and the film in gear then we;ll see about B'way!
Toilettisha...will I marry you? Are you willing to live in a big house? Can you handle lots of people taking your picture? Does "Red Carpet" scare you...let me know and I'll see what I can do...if we do end up getting married, break it to everyone gently ;) LOL
PuppyLuv- I feel the love darling, it's part of what keeps me going. The schedule has been hectic but it's worth it when you see people smile at you just because you make them happy doing what you love to do. This is a gift that can be taken at any moment, so I'm going to take full advantage of it while I'm still here breathing!
Jumping stairs without looking? YEA RIGHT, you better believe I looked every time. I miss that jump and it's goodbye teeth, nose, and whatever else smacks the steel! I giggled everytime I did it though because I'd always come about an inch of so from falling off of the stage. I just knew where to stop though, it's my sixth sense ("the orchestra pit sense"...see black hole, avoid at all cost!) I had one in High School and I guess I'm used to looking out for the edge of the stage. Everyone (including myself) always wondered if and when I was going to biff it. Even though I knew it would be a career stopper if I goofed I always went for it everytime. I've always acceled at jumping sports- Volleyball, High-jump, long jump, and hurdles so it just comes easy to get from one step to 4 or so later. I don't know when I started jumping, but I do know why...I got bored walking up and down them. Up was nice while Matt did his solo, but down was boooooooooring. The stairs are so wide that I felt like I was taking absurdly long strides and looking foolish (no pun intended). So I jumped, needless to say it got a good response fron the crowd. I'll never forget one time when I actually heard the audience gasp...the reason why that's so signifigant is because it had to be pretty loud for me to hear it. The in-ear monitors we used are like having a really cool sterio system directly planted in your ear, so to hear gasps over the music blairing away in my head was pretty cool!
As for a quality fans don't already know...People have seen a lot of who I am, so it's hard to judge what they dont know. I'm just me, and people will have to just keep tuning in to see me unfold...so to answer it planely- I don't have a clue! Sorry bout that!
5 years from now...A few records done and well recieved i hope, some movies under my belt, a Broadway gig or two under there as well. I'd like to be producing and writing pretty heavily by then though. I like the "doing" of it all but I'd like to give other people the opportunity to do what i do as well.
Thanks for the J-fro sign in Dallas sweetheart, it's always nice to see the signs and things people create for us. Thank you to everyone for all of your gifts as well. They were exceeding sweetness, and kindness! You have no idea what it meant to the 10 of us to recieve your little notes of encouragement and thanks...they were part of waht made it worthwhile!
Duet I'd like? Stevie W. for a R&B duet and hands down Harry Connick Jr, for a Jazz duet ( the man is amazing ) Check out is "20" album if you don't believe me. He can sing his rump off and play the heck out of the piano. I'd sing jazz for the rest of my life in a little jazz club if I could, but I want it all so that will have to just wait till later!
Mormonism huh? Last I checked poligamy is i crime...but if they get rid of the crime...look out ladies!!!!!!LOL!
Thanks for the questions, hope you liked the answers....bed time for me, I'm going to bed alone too if it makes any of you in the same boat feel better! Sweet dreams...I'll meet you there I hope. Peace and Blessings.....Justin
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Justin Post #3
I Wish (J-Man's World)
To Everyone:
I Hope you all are well rested and happy, I am. Thanks again for all your kind remarks. I wish I could answer all of you directly, but that's a bit of a daunting task because there's so many of you, but I'll do my best. As for the journal entry idea...sounds good to me. I'll be heading out to Tenn. tomorrow to do a bit of recording then it's off to NYC for the Macy's Day parade, but I have a laptop and will do my best to post a journal for you letting you know what's going on.
As for the continuation of...by the way, if I misspell words please forgive me, I was too busy paying attention to the literature in English...I missed out on some of the grammar! Ooops...like I was saying, as for the continuation of the Chapters- I'll get back to you on that, it takes time to put the right words down so you can understand from my point of view what it was all like.
Lastly before I go, I'd like to say again
THANK YOU SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
(Breath)
MUCH!!!!!
You have all been a vital part of my success and I hope that I can continue to give you all that you desire...well almost all you desire! It's going to be a busy few months as you'll see, but come early next year you'll see what it's all for. I'll be seeing you in TV land and stopping by here in J-land. Be good, and I hope to meet you all someday...hey a kid can dream cant he!
Last but not least, BE HAPPY. The world is at your fingertips, take baby-steps if you have to, but do it! Trust me, 7 moths ago I was wondering what I was going to do with my life (I'd spent about 4 years before that doing the same thing) Now, thanks in part to you, I'm living my dream everyday. It just took standing in a line for 8 hrs., simple when you look at it. Take risks, go out and explore your love, just because your not on a magazine or on TV doesn't mean you're not doing something beautiful and glamorous. If you follow your instincts and find something you truly believe in, should it matter how much you make, or how long it takes? I don't think so. Trust me, I love to sing...but this fame stuff is really hard at times (funny thing is it's just begining), but my love keeps me going and the fact that I can make people happy doing it keeps me going...SO JUST GO OUT AND HAVE FUN...dont get me wrong, take care of your responsibilites but GO OUT AND HAVE FUN!!!!!!!
God bless you all...and again thank you!
Justin
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Justin Post #4
Sorry it took so long .. (JustinHasIt MB)
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Sorry it took so long but Here I am!
To Everyone:
THANK YOU SOOOOOOOOOOOO
MUCH!
I hope everyone is full of half-digested turkey and short of cash after Black Friday! I'm plain pooped! After the MAcy's day parade all I wanted to do was sleep ( I think I'm making up for all the missed sleep from the tour...), my wish came true and now I'm at home getting the rest of my winks in!
I'd like to really start by thanking a few people I have yet to formally thank...oh like Jess and Melissa! Thank you for creating this site, you guys rock and have helped me more than you could possibly know. I'm sorry it's been so hard to get a hold of me, but I want you to know that I have not forgotten all that you've done for me...Thanks!
I'd also like to thank Craig "olive branch" Sumsky (hee,hee) for all of his valuable assistance with the site and...oh yea, MY LIFE! It's been a wacky ride and I miss eating loads of pizza and talking about the state of the world with you but hey, duty calls. Tell everyone @ Cutting Edge I said hi! Love you man...no matter what!
Hey wait a minute there are some other people I'd like to thank as well but I just can't remember who they are...wait I got it...no...uh...oh yea...THE FANS!!!! You guys rock, thank you so much for sticking with me throughout this crazy think called American Idol. You all made it happen, and I wouldn't be in the position I'm in right now if it weren't for you...from the bottom of my heart THANK YOU!
Well it's been nutty up to this point and it's only gonna get wackier...so hold on tight people, and keep the leters and post cards coming! I'm about to embark on this movie and my album...thanks for being pacient by the way. I'll have a single sooner than later, but a single without an album to follow a few weeks later is bad news (I know Kelly did it but hers was all about the show and it could stand on it's own because of that). My single has got to be the best it can be, and that takes a bit of time. I want you to have the best, and you've been so pacient thus far, just give me a little more time and I promise you won't be disapointed...it will be worth the wait!!!!
Lastly, do me a favor....Be safe, have fun, and live a little. I'm blessed by your love and support and look foreward to helping you help yourself smile a little more often ! Be back sooner than later...Peace and Blessings,
Justin
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Justin Post #5
Happy Holidays
Hello Everybody!
I hope the holidays are treating you well, I'm in Miami and enjoying the sun and fun, when I'm not working! Things are goings quite well and the film is shaping up nicely. We've been dancing , singing, and (gulp) acting our way through the past 2 1/2 weeks. Needless to say it's an adventure of a lifetime and I'm having fun. Meanwhile, I'm positioning the peices of my album as we speak so things in that camp are going swimmingly. I hope you're stayig warm where ever you are. I just wanted to drop a quick line to let you know I've still got you on my mind...Be good...Santa's watching! Happy (insert your holiday of choice) to everyone! Peace, and as always, all my love... Justin
PS- JOSEPH....You rock little man, thanks for the bracelets. Kelly loved the tree and the wreath. Take care I love you man! JG
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Justin Post #6
WOW!
Hello!
Sorry I’ve been away so long but it’s been a bit crazy lately!
I promise I’ll be back with more later, but let me say one thing before I go…
WOW!!!!!!!!!!
All of you who sent me that stocking, cards, ornaments, books, etc. are WONDERFUL! Thank you so much for thinking of me over the holidays. I had to spend at least a couple hours opening all of your gifts and reading al of your cards. Believe me I read ‘em all and I’m absolutely floored by your care and warm wishes. I don’t get much time off, and being with my family and friends was amazing, but it’s nice to know that even though I’m not on the cover of a magazine or on TV or doing something “famous”; that people are still thinking about me and hoping for my future. I love you, thank you
Talk to you soon….Peace and blessings… Justin
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Justin Post #7
A Quick THANK YOU...I'll Be Back
Hello everyone! I just wanted to drop you all a note to let you know that I haven’t forgotten about you! I’ve been crazy trying to finish up the film and my album details, so I hope you can forgive me for being away for so long. I just finished the film a little less than a week ago and I’m really excited about it, I hope you guys liked the segment on the show last Wed.. Granted it was taken out of context from the film and the scene is a bit longer, but hey it’s a sneak peak of a film I’m sure you’re all going to love. Just ask Mike about it, he was there for some of the filming so he’ll give you some details, but not too many…don’t want to give anything major! I’m on vacation at the moment, but I’l be back soon to properly THANK YOU FOR ALL THE VALENTINES DAY GIFTS!!!! YOU PEOPLE ARE AMAZING! You gave me the best kind of trouble, where to put all of my stuff (and how to get it all into boxes when I needed to leave)! It was so nice to feel loved when I was so far from my family and friends! You people ROCK! I LOVE YOU RIGHT BACK! I’ll speak to you sooner than later in chat when I get back! All my love…. Peace and Blessings
Justin
PS- Brenda- I love you, miss you and will see you soon! Thanks For everything! You know the rest.....
Mike- Be good, it was a pleasure having you down in MIA to keep my company, and make me laugh...love ya man
Craig-I'm glad you invented the Woo Squad, you're amazing. Keep rockin baby!
Pedro- Hope youre well, miss you
Jenna- Thank you for the gifts (I never took the time to thank you) And I'll speak to you soon. Turkey's just big boned...yea right!!
Adrion- Give a Negro a call man! Love you, and miss you
Dad- It was nice to see you, I miss you much. Relax and try to enjoy your golden years....HA!!! I love you!
To everyone- All my love and thanks! Talk to you soon!
Justin
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Justin Post #8
Keeping Up...
Hey Everybody,
I hope everyone is well. I’m doing just fine. Sorry I’ve been away for so long but I’ve been busy bee!!! I’m right smack in the middle of completeing my album. I’ve been chompin at the bit trying to get it all right. Hey, by the way all of you better check Kelly’s album out…it’s amazing!! I know that you’ll love it…I know I do!!!!
So, where to begin… since the last time I checked in I completed a movie, took a vacation to a great island getaway, met with Clive Davis (that was really cool) started recording my first album, did post production for the film, flew back to Sobe to film MTV Spring Break Out, went to the Soul Train Awards with Miss Abdul, did radio interviews, recorded a few great songs with Babyface and the Underdogs(Amazing)…
Needless to say it’s been a busy time since we last had a chat…
The Movie was a really cool experience, I think I’ve caught the acting bug…we’ll see though. Our director (Rob Iscove) was really fun to work with ( learned quite a bit of useful info about everything from the eqipment to the business from him) and the cast and crew were amazing to work with. I just wish you could all get to know the actors personally. Kelly (a constant source of joy for me)you already know, Katherine Bailess plays “Alexa” (friend of KC’s character) a Southern Belle from head to toe. “Alexa” is the girl you’ll love to hate and then love to love again, she’s all about the boys and usually up to no good. Fortunately the real southern girl, Katerine, is one of the most fun-lovin and sweet people you could ever hope to meet. She was so dedicated that she worked all most all day on her solo scene without one complaint (So says or director Rob Iscove). So what, you say? Well this girl had to dance, not just any dance, technical-bendy-ballerina-bruise type dance. When I got there to do our scene towards the end of the day (literally- 10 or 11ish) she was still going, and had the bruises to prove it- not to mention that we took an additional 3 hours or so to shoot the scene with Alexa and my character in it afterwards. Not even a mutter, or a whimper needless to say, she was a joy to work with and you’ll love her in the movie
On to Anika Noni Rose who playes “Kaya”, the comical and commonsensical better friend (you’ll see why I say better friend when you see the movie). This little lady has sharp wit and a great sense of humor. “Kaya” and Anika share that in common, to say the least. Kaya has been on Broadway I think, Smokey Joes Café or something a long that line…sorry Anika…either way she’s got what it takes to be a star, and she’s a great girl with a great voice, that will always squeeze a simile out of you, even when she’s the upset one. She’s great in the film and finds the screen a very comfortable place as you’ll see…Now for the boys
Greg Siff Plays one of “Justin’s” partners in crime “Brandon”. Think of a PG “Stiffler” from American Pie and you’re on the right track. However this party boy has a heart and is out for more than cheap thrill in the end, he finds that citations aren’t really all that bad when you’re dealing with the female division of the Miami Beach Patrol. In real life Greg is one of the nicest people you could ever dream of meeting…ladies I’ve got his number, just in case you fall in love when you see him on the screen…the bidding starts at $500!
I’m serious, this guy is too nice, but the funny thing is it’s all real, and it’s nice to see that real gentlemen still exist in this world still. He’s a great actor with a great heart and you’re gonna go crazy for him!
Brian Deitzen rounds out the main cast with a hilarious portrayal of a computer-savvy, girl-illiterate tag-along named “Eddie”. Here’s an actor that knows his stuff, I’ll chew my right arm off if this guy doesn’t land more movie gigs and or a TV series. He’s an ace to put it mildly. It was really nice having him around because when I couldn’t get my words out he was there with an exercise and a word of encouragement! “Eddie” is on the hunt for his “internet babe” he’s been chatting with and during the course he runs into a few snags and even a fist…but enough from me…you’ll just have to go see the movie.
Clive Davis has got to be one of the hippest people you’ll ever meet, never have I seen someone in a business suit pump the volume on his stereo so loud that I was starting to get a headache. Lucky for me it was some of the songs that he picked out for me to give shot a recording. I like what I’ve done, and plan to see if I can get a few of my own song collaborations on the album as well. We’ll see if there up to Clive’s standards…pray for me, cause those are some pretty big standards! The meeting was a general one where we discussed the direction of my album and got to just chat about the future. Needless to say it was a blessing sitting there in the office of one of the most powerful men is the music industry…then on top of that I was actually being listened to by that very same person…nice, to say the least.
MTV’s Spring Break Out was HOT! And I don’t mean just the girls, it was boiling in Miami!! But there were the warm-blooded college girls, the fact that we were on national TV, the MTV party atmosphere, Paula and Randy, Quddus and Damion the hosts (Very cool individuals, I might add) and Kelly to keep me feeling on top of the world. It was a bit weird getting back into the crazy swing of tv, interviews and shorts for MTV, radio stations and the like..but no complaints here, I’ll take it anyday.
Soul-Train…wow 2 words Mariah Carey. Whoa Momma! She was a sight for sore eyes, a beautiful and commanding prescience was all around this music legend, and I was caught up in it. I got to take a picher (as Joseph would say) with her and luckily the flash bulb brought me back from my estrogen-induced stupor! Miss Abdul was radiant and I found it a challenge to look her in the eyes and not wander (Reference the picture and you’ll see, but Hey! I’m a young man and She’s a beautiful woman…nuff said) I did so much press that day but got to meet a lot of cool people so you can’t beat that.
That’s about all there is to tell at the moment, hope you enjoyed my short novel. I like to keep you up to date, so if you have anything you’re burning to know just ask Brenda and she’ll get some answers out of me for you. Hope that you all remember that the fact that you woke-up today means that you’re blessed…live each day like that and you’ll never be lost. As Always all my love until we chat again…see you on Tv and in the movies real soon. Peace and Blesings….
J
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Justin Post #9
Stay Tuned!
Hi There!
I hope all is well in your worlds, mine's doing just fine! I'm sure you've found out that I was at last weeks taping of AI. Weird to say the least, being in the audience, but nice because I wasn't the one on the dangerous end of Simon's forked tongue! How much better is it live...whew, you guys gotta go if you can, I was really impressed! The talent is great this year, but I do have to admit that I'm pullin' Ruben. He's so centered and focused, I love that...and he's a genuinly nice guy too!
Anyway I got to meet a lovely lady who goes by the name of Foggy...it was a pleasure darling! Also nice to see you again TCE, not since Texas huh? Hope you're still doing well, by the look of you I'd say you're doing just fine. I look forword to meeting as many of you as I can...don't mind the security guards though, they're just doing what they get paid to do. They're really nice guys, believe me, just don't make anny sudden movements and you're ok!!
Well, I just got out of the studio yesterday with Dianne Warren, wished the #1 female recording artist in America a very happy B-day and found out about a great suprise coming up soon! Stay tuned and I'll let you in on the secret...be well, always know that you are blessed.
Peace and Blessings
Justin
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Justin Post #10
THANKS!
Hello J-Man’s World!
I just want to drop a quick line to everyone who has been giving me their love and support! THANK YOU! I had a blast singing U.M. last night and look forward to getting the album out! It was nice to see Foggy(I remembered you, Mrs. DA!), Snow (I still love the gumbo), JF(I loved the poster, thanks!), Lady ( Thanks for the love!), and to meet Scooby (Hope you enjoyed the show sweetheart…thanks for the kiss)
It’s been a wild and bumpy ride, someday I’ll tell you all about it, but I’m almost done with the fourth stage of my journey (1st- A.I., 2nd Tour, 3rd Movie, 4th CD) Monday my CD will be sent out to be mastered, so that will be that. The rest is up to God and all of you!
I don’t know how many stages I’ll get through, but as long as I’m having fun it really doesn’t matter...and I’m having loads of it, so no worries! Thank You again for all of your support and love, I hope you enjoy the CD, and all of the crazy promotion I’m about to start doing…I’m going to be popping up everywhere so look out, I might be lurking in your back yard, late at night, sweetly whispering “Buy my CD”- I hear subliminal advertising is pretty effective…highly illegal…but effective!- promise not to call the police and I’ll get you a free copy…
Peace & Blessings
Justin
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Justin Post #11
!!!!!!FUN!!!!!!
Hey Everybody,
Just a note...my theater prem. will be on the 11th (Just changed from the 13th), and yes I'll be at Kelly's prem.
I hope all is well with everyone, I'm getting ready for the onslaught of craziness approaching! The 10th is a very cool date for me ( No worries about the R.S/C.A. single release same day...there's room for everyone, Luther's coming out the same day too so it's gonna be nutty for everyone) and I hope you all enjoy. Thanks for getting out the vote, I can't wait until we can all relax a bit (after the single, and the album are out), but I don't wanna relax too much... "promotion, promotion, promotion" will be my mantra for the next few months!
Anyway I hope you all keep the peace while I'm away...looks like you are doing a pretty good job of it. I have no clue about recent events here in our cyber world, and I'd like to keep it that way to be honest with you. However, lets not forget this is about fun. Hmmm, think I need to write that one again just for my sake. This is all about fun.
Trust me, I need to be reminded of that every once and a while because it really gets to be no fun when you wake up every day and feel like you have to fight with somebody in the industry about something you want or need, or hate or bla bla bla bla bla! Been there, done that, and it's really a poor waste of energy. I think back on when I was just trying to get started...that puts it all in perspective.
Anyway, it's much easier to deal with when you realize it's all for fun (or if you don’t like that one how bout this….it’s all for living, loving and learning). This whole life is one big laugh to me!
Think about it......
Remember a time when you were young (maybe it was yesterday for some of you, maybe it was 30 years ago...whatever) and you thought your world would fall apart if you didn't have/get/win/eat/watch/etc __________ (fill the blank with whatever you think is appropriate) look back and tell me how that affected you (or think foreword to how that will affect you) 6 months later (or from now), how about a year, how about 5 years…..maybe I need to go a little further for a sec (hold on all you psych. majors)
The thing that makes me laugh (and this is just my belief system talking, not preachin’!!!!) is that we bring those same situations into our adult lives every day, and sometimes twice on Sunday. We see the world as me vs. them, when it’s really me vs. me. We ultimately choose everything we perceive. Our filters determine how everything affects us- and when we cloud our minds with the incessant chatter of our defense systems the info coming in rarely has anything to do with the truth or reality. Learning to tolerate (not necessarily agree) with others is one of the major tasks we undertake when we come to Earth to live this life. There are obviously rules we must adhere to here in this cyber J-mans world. Rules that protect our members young and old, and management that is entrusted with the task of enforcing them with fairness and impartiality. Many of our rules do not necessarily apply to the “real” world but none the less there is room for everyone who respects those rules in this our J-mans world -whether you agree with them or not. No one's right or wrong, we're just here to hear and be heard. This is ours, and no one can take it from us. This is OUR place to live, love, and learn from one another. We determine what goes on here, and we are ultimately here in this our J-Mans world to have FUN!! I promise I have no earthly clue about the happenings here lately but I'm reading between the lines and this is what I am compelled to write. O.K….enough with the brainy stuff, if you want more go read Leo Buscaglia (amazing author by the way)
P.S.- Is there a guideline that is visible for one and all to see when they want to join, or post. Do we have a list of rules that have been suggested by, voted on and approved by the majority of our members? This is our world, instead of a "Lord of the Flies" approach why not have a true democracy ( I'm not, by the way, making any covert negative comments about our managerial staff...as far as I'm concerned they are the people burdened with the takes of maintaining our world in here, not overlords or dictators. They do a great job.) Hmmm, a declaration of our ideas and rules made by our members for our members might save a few arguments here and there. Just a thought though...oh and could there be a place here where people could go just to debate, have it out (abiding language and morality guidelines) so that our other places could be free of the beautiful bickering that would have somewhere else to go? We want to argue, we love to argue, it's in our blood- we could do it in a real classy way in this our world...hmmm
Life is simple, not easy, but simple.
So, in the immortal words of Kelly Clarkson…said many times to me when I make fun of her “Laugh it up fatty!” seriously just laugh it up it’s all one big funny joke …you just haven’t gotten to the punch-line yet, but it’s coming, I assure you it’s coming.
Your mission should you choose to accept it is to look at something your worrying about (small or large) and ask yourself will it be this big of a deal next week, a month from now, 6 months, a year, 5 years? If the answer is yes then instead of asking yourself “how did this happen to me” or “what kind of bad results will I get from this”- ask yourself this “What can I do/say/think/feel/etc. so that I can have victory over this, and never worry about it again?” The answer might not come the first time you ask for it or the 10th or the 20th, but it will come if you keep asking yourself.
Don’t believe me…think of this. A person, had a great idea called “Steam-Boat Willie” a "cartoon" that had this little mouse in it that no one had ever seen or heard of before. Problem: he was broke like a joke, he didn’t have the funding to make it happen. He went to one bank and asked for a loan, they laughed at him, he went to 5 other banks and got the same result, he then went to 10 or 15 other banks and got the same result…how many people would have given up (I know I would have) Walt Disney went to 30 or 40 some odd banks ( I don’t remember the exact number, but it was obscene) until one just happened to say yes. That “cartoon” sparked the flame that has become the figurative continental fire that the Disney Company is today. Where would cartoons be or the imaginations of little children (and big ones like me) be today if he had stopped asking on the 5th go round or even the 29th or 39th? The answers you seek are there, you just have to keep asking!
Ouch! My brain hurts, I’m a musician it takes effort to think…I’m goin to bed so I can be fresh for K.C.’s premier. Remember it’s all good…..
Laugh!
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Justin Post #12
“THANK YOU’S” ALL AROUND!!!!!
From: justice2878 (Original Message) Sent: 6/9/2003 2:55 AM
You guys are amazing, thank you so much for all your efforts leading up to this week. It’s going to be a major haul over the next 3 or 4 weeks, but your efforts will make (and have already made) a HUGE difference!!! I’m so anxious and excited for my CD to come out, and it’s amazing to see the excitement and enthusiasm you all have as well. Believe me when I say that I could not do this without your help and dedication. I love you guys so much for taking care of me when I need you most. Tuesday is a crazy day with a lot of high-profile releases, RCA and 19 management are doing a great job with pushing my album but s you well know they have dozens of fingers in different pies…your phone calls to radio stations requesting “Sorry” (for all you top 40 lovers) or “UM” (for the adult contemporary station listeners), your pick-it-up campaign, your posters, leaflet handouts, and even the fact that you turn on the tv to see me or tell a friend about me…all of that- and all of the other wonderful plans you’ve set in motion on my behalf – make all the difference in the world! Thank you for being so dedicated and loyal…I assure you that you’ll see your efforts return to you ten-fold when you hear my songs that you requested, see the album that you’ve taken under your wings rise up the charts, see me on shows that you’ve asked the powers-that-be to have me on, see that I’m coming to a town near you on tour or @ a radio show, and so much more that we don’t even know about yet!!! All this will have been by the efforts that RCA,19, and YOU the people that made it all possible in the first place (a little less than a year ago) made and continue to make everyday. YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME!!! Have fun over these next 3 weeks, you’ll be seeing a lot of me, hope you enjoy! From the bottom of my heart THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU (breath) THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!
Peace and Blessings…All My Love and Thanks!
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Justin Post #13
No Worries!
From: JMAN (Original Message) Sent: 6/20/2003 11:59 PM
Hey Everybody!
New board, same fun! I hope the transition was not too jarring for all of you, I was just as shocked as the rest of you but, no worries, we're back in the saddle again!
Thank you for everything you've done to get me to #20 on the charts. RCA is kicking in their promotion this week so the numbers should go up!!!!! Listen for "Sorry" on the airwaves this week upcoming! If you like it make sure you call the radio station and let them know...it will make all the difference in the world!
I hope that you like the movie. It's a love it or hate it kinda thing but all I ask you to do is laugh (with or even at it), cause that's the whole point!
Again NO WORRIES, it's all good! I'll be seeing you soon on the tv or even at a concert near you...I'll be doing a few in July so I hope you can make it if you're near-by.
Again, THANK YOU for picking up the slack! You guys rock!
Peace and Blessings ...
J
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Justin Post #14
THANKS AGAIN!!!!
From: JMAN (Original Message) Sent: 6/30/2003 2:16 AM
Hey Everybody!
Just wanted to drop a line to say thanks again for all your hard work. RCA and 19 are on the ball and things are going slow but steady. I'll be shooting the video for sorry soon, so wish me luck. Thank you to all the people who have been calling the radio stations to request "sorry" you gus rock. Do me a favor though, if you're calling RCA (especially clives office) believe me they get the point. You've done a great job for me and now it's time to focus our efforts on enjoying the sucess we've had up to this date and on just having fun with this project. I don't mean stop working for it, but I'd like for everyone to stop and smell the roses everyonce and a while. While this album hasn't made a huge splash in it;s opening weeks, it's slowly but surely getting better and better. Once the single gets firmly planted and then the video hits...we'll be doing just fine! Live it up a little and have fun with this...it took me a second to realise that but I'm ready to relax, have fun and work hard ( yes it's possible to do all three at once), join me!
All My Love,
J
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Justin Post #15
WOW!
From: JMAN2 (Original Message) Sent: 11/4/2003 3:26 PM
WOW!!!!
I can’t thank you guys enough…it’s been a pretty amazing birthday, and I still haven’t gotten to open all of my presents yet ( some are in LA ). You all have no idea what your support and care means to me. All of your cards and letters were so wonderful, and what gave me the most joy was the fact that they were all centered around one theme…”Don’t give up, the best is yet to come”…and you know what, all of you are right. There is so much joy to be had and all in good time! It’s been a great year for me- I feel like I’ve aged a few years in the span of 12 months but it was a sharp learning curve- and the fun is just beginning. The next 2 months are merely a preparation for 2004. It’s going to be a great year filled with renewal, opportunity, and fun. Rumors, rumors…ignore them, they only serve to sway the angry mob into an unnecessary frenzy, the ship will right itself and all will be well in time. The most important thing to do is to just keep living and learning. I’ve enjoyed all of your thoughts, cards, gifts, letters, and everything else in between that you’ve sent…it’s been a truly awesome birthday. All my love, and remember…just because you don’t see me out there doesn’t mean I’m not there…I’m just getting ready!
Peace and Blessings,
Justin
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Justin Post #16
Ho Ho Ho!!!!!
From: JMAN (Original Message) Sent: 12/26/2003 11:35 AM
You wonderful people will never cease to amaze me!
Thank you so much for all the love (in present and letter form) that you sent me over the holidays. It was a bit overwhelming if I must tell the truth…but in all the best ways. I had no idea that anyone was going to do this, and then when it came down to it, each gift was so thoughtful…I wish I could respond to each of you personally, but you know who you are and you know that I love and appreciate each and every one of you. I mean WOW! Gifts from Canada, and all over the US! Who knew…well I guess you guys did, but it warms my heart to see the care and effort you guys put into your gifts. Ornaments, an amazing scrapbook, underwear, letters, CD’s, Clothes, Syrup, Chapters of fan fics, teddy bears, books, magnets, DVD’s…the list goes on and on…I’d be here all day and night and the next day and night if I were to keep going. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for the overwhelming outpouring of love!
As you know it’s been a bit of a nutty ride over the past 3 months, but know that I’m happy now. It was a bit tough for a while; given the amount of energy I give to the projects I take on. However the tough part wasn’t the output of energy, it was the return of energy and work from the team of professionals I had around me. While I do believe they did the best they would (not could) under the circumstances, I needed to get away and reevaluate the whole situation. That was the partial reason why you did not see me on the X-mas special. I was down in New Zealand; skydiving, bungee jumping, and relaxing in general…it was much needed and truly enjoyed!
All of you who sent me the “little things”, i.e. little reminders, must know that you guys truly helped me through some of the toughest times. I’m all about the “little things”, and believe me when I got down or upset it was nice to remember a positive phrase or a letter someone sent telling me to never give up, or that they appreciated me and would support me no matter what…unbelievable, and one of the major reasons why I haven’t given up. My will is strong but it gets tested every day in this business, and it’s nice to know I have you behind me to (albeit figuratively) lovingly kick or smack my butt whenever I even think about looking back with doubt or fear!
Jeez! Show up with a girl somewhere and now you’re dating them…sorry to disappoint but no Justin and Nicole for you (or me for that matter). She’s like my sister…I know I said that about Kelly, but you all knew that was a bit suspect from the beginning…but NR is for real like my sister! She’s an amazing girl though, and if we didn’t have (last time I checked with her) completely different tastes in the opposite sex, it might work. She and I had a great conversation about a year ago as to what kind of people we were attracted to and I’m sad to tell you it’s just not in the cards! She’s too much fun to just hangout with, she’s funny, beautiful and unpredictable…no need to ruin that!
19 Management…amazing people…bottom line. They gave me the one thing that is the hardest thing to get, a HUGE “foot in the door”. American Idol and the American Idol family have been and will always be invaluable. I spoke with Simon Fuller (head of 19) and we had a wonderful and warm conversation. He’s truly a fair and brilliant man, and I’m blessed to have worked for him…however it was with open hearts and minds that we decided it was best to part ways. It happens all the time in the industry, but seeing as it was my first time, it was extra special to know that it was without anger or malice. Nothing more or less to say about that.
RCA you ask? Good question! I know about as much as you know, what I read in the press…no worries though things will work out in the end (they always do) and you have no idea what a blessing it was to work with Clive Davis and company. They taught me a lot of invaluable lessons and did everything right. Whoa, did he just say everything right? That doesn’t make sense…or does it?
When you look at things from the standpoint of “everything happens for a reason”, or “I am guided by God (The universe, mother nature, Allah, Buda…whatever you believe) and everything has its purpose” then you begin to see the logic I employed in that wacky sentence. Do yourself a favor, next time you get frustrated, or mad or sad; first ask yourself “what’s really going on here” (try to see beyond the emotion (which is just a reaction) to the cause of the emotion… be honest with yourself) then look back on where you’ve come from. Look back at all the horrible times and see that they were the times when you learned some of the greatest lessons in your life, or when you stood up and said “I’m not going to take this anymore”, or they led you to make just a slight change that months or years down the line brought you joy and love…
When you learn to see the rough times as part of the process of life and growth (believe me I’m still learning) then you begin to see the beauty of life and the wonderful mystery that we are so blessed to wake up to everyday.
2004…WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
You guys have no idea the cool stuff I’ve got coming up. It’s going to be an amazing year!! The pieces are coming together and I’m extremely excited about it! I can’t talk a lot about it but you’ll just have to tune in and see. TV, film, and awesome music comin’ straight at ‘cha all this year! The next 6 months are going to be the key to the next 30 years of my career and I can’t wait to let you in on it!!!
Just remember, as I will, that you people reading this right now were here at the beginning. Here before everyone else, supporting, loving and, giving from the start. You are one of the keys to my success, and my joy…never forget that. You guys are home base and have done more to help me that I think even you realize. Look back at all our experiences and know that they were all lessons that have gotten us to this point. Gotten us to the crossroads that we face in this New Year. We can either choose to live the way we’ve always been living, or we can choose to take it to the next level. A brave and new future awaits us in 2004 and all it takes is one confident, and firm step in the right direction…with a plan, and the will to see it through there is nothing that can stop us. I choose to entertain the world this year, what is your choice? I encourage you to be unreasonable (within the limits of the law and other peoples personal rights) because unreasonable people have made some of the greatest contributions to our world…Gandhi, what he did was completely “unreasonable” yet he brought the British Empire to it’s knees with non-violence. Mother Theresa, Martin Luther King…unreasonable but made all the difference. Guess what, you’ve got it easy compared to the people I just mentioned…you don’t have to be a martyr to make a difference!!!!
It’s the little things that you’re unreasonable with. Getting your mind, body, and spirit in the best shape they can be in. Putting in extra time, going the extra mile for whatever your passion is, looking at someone who you think is the best at what you do…and working even harder and smarter than they do…it’s simple but it’s not easy…. that’s what makes it so rewarding. We’ve all done it, we’ve all put in that extra effort and look at the amazing stuff and awesome feelings we get…imagine doing that everyday, how many lives would change for the better in that moment…the moment when you choose to be better than the best that you ever thought you could be. I triple dog dare you!!!
Live, Love, and Learn!!!!
All My Love,
Justin
PS- Peace and Blessings to you all this holiday season!!
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Justin Post #17
LOVE,LOVE,LOVE!!!!!
From: JMAN (Original Message) Sent: 2/15/2004 3:56 AM
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!
I hope everyone took some time today to love themselves…and the people who love them! THANK YOU FOR ALL THE PRESENTS…you guys really don’t have to do that, I’ve still got gobs of love left over from last year…YIPES! 1 year ago today I was in the middle of filming FJ2K…I can’t believe it, who knew it would be an Oscar contender this year…oh, wait…that’s not right, I must be a little punchy, it is 2 am here. Thanks for all the love and I hope you’re enjoying the subtle press releases about my eventual comeback…thanks for standing by me even when it looked really gloomy. I got lots ‘o work to do lads and lasses (hey, if they can play x-mas music in November, I can get ready for St. Patty’s day in February!) and it’s gonna take a little time, so be patient, and be ready. You’ve stuck in there this long, a little while longer (comparatively speaking) won’t break the love bank!
Thank you so much for your gifts…I can’t wait to share the gift I’ve been given with you all again! Soon…very soon…
Live, Love, and Learn!!!
Peace,
J
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Justin Post #18
BTW
From: JMAN (Original Message) Sent: 2/15/2004 4:12 AM
Thank you for all your supportive comments, and your insatiable desire to keep the fires burning! You are to be commended for the little things you do every day to help keep me out there and keep me going! Bless you for all you do, and say, and think that is positive and uplifting...there are so many who want to destroy (I'm going way beyond just takking about me)...however you choose to create and be leaders (not followers). Try reading Robert Frost's poem that begins with "two roads diverged in a yellow wood...", and you'll see what I mean. It's my fav, hope you like it and are as inspired by it as I am. Much Love,
J
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Justin Post #19
You Never Cease To Amaze Me....
From: JMAN (Original Message) Sent: 2/19/2004 11:28 PM
You never cease to amaze me…
I just finished an interview with Entertainment Weekly, and found out that it’s going to be a 4-page spread in next weeks issue! 4 pages are amazing…and I have you all to thank! When the journalist told me about why she was able to secure a serious spread like the one you’ll see, she said her chief argument rested on the massive amount of fan response they got from the “Fallen Idol” article. I had no idea you guys sent so much stuff to them…she literally took out a thick folder full of your letters and emails! Way to go! The people really do have some of the power!!! Thank you for believing and sending me your love…you see, it has repercussions far beyond what you might imagine, and you never know what doors it can open. Although this is a great victory, I urge you to be selective and focused with your passions…this was a concentrated effort and one that proved a worthy cause, however some fights are just not worth the time and too many fights can wear out even the greatest warriors. Pick and choose your battles wisely and revel in the spoils of victory, as well as the lessons of defeat. This was a battle well fought, with honor and love…and I can’t thank you enough. Look to the future with hope and passion! By the way I think the best way we can thank EW is by telling everyone we know to go out and buy a copy...they'll see the article was worth the time and effort and it's always nice to thank those who are willing believe in you and support you!!!!
Again…you never cease! I love the Valentines gift. I’m particularly fond of that shirt and am impressed at all the different languages you used to express your love. It warms my heart to see that you’re still in my corner, and I’ll honor you by doing everything I know how to do in order to make sure that your love is not offered in vain. I love “love” and know it’s thorns as much as it’s flower…thank you for being the ever-blooming flowers in my life, unaffected by the seasons of my career and happy to shine no matter what the “popular” weather may portend. In our hearts is an eternal spring and I cherish each and every reminder of that renaissance, and undying love that finds it way to my doorstep. It’s not the gifts I adore…it the hearts and the beautiful souls they represent.
From the depths….Thank you, and I love you too!
Justin
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Justin Post #20
I'm Vibrating...Goodly!!!
From: JMAN102878 (Original Message) Sent: 7/31/2004 10:18 AM
Hey Beautiful People!
It's been a while, forgive me, but I just wanted to stop by and thank you for keeping "the world" turning! As you know, I’ve been a busy bee with the new show, and am going to be even busier as soon as this leg of the show ends. The next step with “GV” has yet to be determined, but it’s all good-in-the-hood for me no matter what. Thank you for the flowers and the gifts!!! They’re amazing, and really brighten up the dressing rooms. The girls from the cast thank you as well. You are so wonderful!!! I’m pleasantly surprised that you thought of them as well, they were impressed too! Things continue to look up and are only getting better. I’ve spoken to some of you about it, but I might as well tell you all now…I’ve put together a new team that is going to go about things the right way this time ( not to put too much blame on the last one…they did get me here after all) and in the next few months you’re going to see the beginning of things to come. Everything you’ve been hoping for and, let’s face it, everything I’ve been hoping for will take it’s first stages of development. Cryptic, I know, but it’s the way it has to be for now.
Keeping that in mind, I need your help. By the way, the ladies who made the business cards and the magnets…YOU ROCK!!!!!!!! Could you put together on the board photos of me with short hair that have a large enough resolution to be downloaded and printed. Keep in mind they have to be somewhat professional, as in press-line photos, press photos from events… or really, really, really, good “clean” (as they say in the business) personal photos. Sorry it had to be sans hair, but you’ll see why in a little bit. That would save me so much time, and believe me I need to get a move on certain projects. You guys have been so much help…I almost feel bad asking you to do more, but you’ll be proud of the results!
Well I’m gonna run, gotta go get ready for my matinee today. Thank you all so much for sticking around, I know it can be a bummer sometimes when the press or Johnny No-Name bashes me, especially when things are looking up…but you’ve got to realize that that’s the name of the game. They love you then they hate you…over and over again. I’m looking foreword to breaking that cycle by showing them that I love what I do, no matter what anyone says, and that all I wanna do is have some fun, make a few people smile and forget about the small stuff that gets them down (and believe me it’s all small stuff!!!)
All my love as always…BTW, I wrote that bio…love taking shots at myself, makes me giggle! I MISS YOU BRENDA!!!! I love you all and can’t wait to share more good news. LOL, my castmates call me J-Guar (none of them know that you came up with it, and I never told them anything about it…funny though isn’t it.) Lets hope that’s a good omen…year of the J-Guar!!!!!!
Peace and Blessings…and a pinch of hope!
JG
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Justin Post #21
...just checkin in
From: JMAN102878 (Original Message) Sent: 9/24/2004 7:02 PM
Before I begin, let me send out a ton of love and condolences to “Saki’s” friends and family. I hope her legacy will live on through this, and other boards.
Hey Everybody,
I hope this finds you well and keeping warm, for those of you not in SoCal. I’m getting ready to make a move to the right-coast. The left-coast has been a blast and I look foreword to coming back, but things are heating up in the East. Thank you for being so patient, I promise good things to come…and sooner than we all can imagine. It’s been a long road back to the place where I belong, but I’m glad that you’ve stuck with me. The journey is far from over, yet I’m very happy about my progress. I’m excited to get to work after months of planning and vacation. I’ll have more details for you by the first or second week of October, but till then just know that things are progressing rapidly.
I’m looking foreword to seeing you all again, I’ll be out and about soon. Look for me on the new AMC show “film-fakers”, I’ll be on a few weeks into the season. I’m working on the deal for a new album, and some other exciting projects in the city. Thanks for continuing to support me in all that I do, and I can’t wait to show you the things I’ve got up my sleeve.
Peace and Blessings…
J
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Justin Post #22
Happy Haloween!
From: JMAN102878 (Original Message) Sent: 10/31/2004 8:51 PM
Happy Halloween!
Hello everyone, I hope this Halloween is treating you well, so to speak, mine is smashing. I’m enjoying my only day off in the week (the rest are spent rehearsing for Good Vibrations!) and getting ready for an awesome show in December.
I just wanted to thank you for the wonderful presents that you sent me. You know that you don’t have to do things like that, yet you do them anyway…in my estimation, the mark of true and dedicated fans…and friends. Thank you for your warm wishes and thoughtful gifts, as they really mean a lot to me especially in my time out of the spotlight. I come to realize more and more every day (literally) that fame and the spotlight are merely illusions that can inspire and uplift on one hand, while dashing hopes and creating personal voids on the other. I have been blessed to experience both of these unique states, and consider myself equally blessed to be poised in the position to do it all again…my way, properly and with a purpose not driven by financial gain.
Coming face to face with “show-business” is a sobering experience. To know that two years ago I couldn’t go anywhere without being inundated with autographs, photos, cell phones, and the like is a sharp contrast to the life I lead today. I can ride the subway and walk the streets of NYC without a hat to hide under, and mostly get a few perplexed stares. Some people recognize me and say hello, while others whisper to their companions ‘ That’s the guy from…’ (It amazes me the sixth sense I’ve developed, I can tell without looking when I’m recognized, and most people must think I’m deaf with how loud their whispers can be). Most simply don’t believe it’s me…that’s the best as far as I’m concerned…because I’m trying to change the way the public perceives me, and it’s working! I had to disappear, and then emerge in a new light…it’s been done countless times (look at Madonna, the master of re-tooling image). Anyway, I’m actually enjoying the brief stint of anonymity…while it lasts. So amid all that, coupled with my work, each day I still have to fight to remember that my journey is far from over. Each day I have to put aside the old programming and illusions that the fame-built-on-sand of my past created. To get to the point already, that is why the gifts you send, the letters you write, and the love that I feel from you is so treasured. Each good thought you send me, and especially each donation and good deed you do in my name are helping hands to our communities, and reminders that keep me from forgetting that everything is going to be all right, and that in the end my story will be similar to that of the Phoenix.
You are all a blessing, and true friends. While we can’t have the immediate contact that you share with close friends, know that I consider you all in no less terms. All I can do is hold my head up high and know that, with perseverance and smart work, my time is close at hand…all I can ask is that you continue to believe…heck, if the Red Sox can do it with an 86 year old “curse”, so can we! When it all hits later this New Year, you and I will be able to share the memories of a time when all we had (figuratively) was one-another, in cyberspace, here on this page. There is no bandwagon now, but there will be, and you can sit in the front and know that you were here, believing and uplifting long before anyone else…from the ground up, to the demolition and remodeling, right through the grand re-opening!
The only way I can express my gratitude is to do what I was placed here to do. Entertain the world…perhaps in ways you have not thought of or considered. Oh yea, and I can say THANKS!!! You have made it easier, and more rewarding, to get up each day and fight for what is mine…and in the end ours. Peace and Blessings…and hold on tight!
Justin
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Justin Post #23
Happy Holidays!!!!!
From: Phoenix (Original Message) Sent: 12/24/2004 1:36 PM
Hey There!
Sorry I’m not under the JGUAR title, but I can’t log on for some reason. Oh well, more than one way to get around that (thanks Mom!). I just wanted to drop ya a little line wishing you all a holly-jolly! Thank you so much for all the wonderful donations, good deeds, gifts, and all the awesome things you did this holiday season and this year. I am truly blessed to have you in my corner. It’s been another interesting year, to say the least, and even though things look up in the air…I can assure you the wait is aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaallllmost over. This year looks more promising than any year since the show…and this time I’ll have the control! Gotta love that. I’m having a ball with my family and friends and hope you are doing the same with yours. Thank you again for coming out to support me whenever, wherever…your support means the world to me, and I hope to repay you 10-fold this year…and in all the years to come. Happy and safe holidays to you all, and a great New Year!
Peace and Blessings,
J
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Justin Post #24
Justin Asked Me To Pass This Along
From: Phoenix (Original Message) Sent: 1/17/2005 3:22 PM
HAPPY YOU NEAR!
Hey there! I hope everyone is doing well. I’m feeling fine and enjoying
the sunny sun.
I just wanted to drop you all a note to say hi and thanks (as always)
for everything that you are! I hope this New Year brings you love,
peace, and happiness…the beautiful thing is that you don’t need
anything or anyone but yourself to have all of those things and more. I
encourage you to look inside yourselves and find the gifts that are
freely given to you every day. It’s as easy as you want to make it…and
as simple as the smile on a childs face! Enough of the mushy stuff
though…how the heck are ya? Well I hope, and if you’re not up to
par…well…Get There!
If you’re wondering what I’m up to…keep your eyes peeled and you’ll
see. Tag…you’re it!
All My Love,
J
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Justin Post #25
WOW WOW WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!
From: Phoenix (Original Message) Sent: 2/16/2005 11:12 AM
Happy 2 Days after Valentines Day!!!!! (justin asked me to post)
Hey there, I hope everyone is well. I’m excited to see what you crazy
kids have up your sleeves with the Valentines gifts I received in PA.
I’m gonna get a chance to see them soon enough, and I’ll let you know
when I do.
How goes it? I’m doing well, running around getting this and that
together…bla bla bla. Something you all might enjoy….I just recorded my
second album. Yup, that’s right, another album. I just finished last
Friday. I have not really told anyone about it, but I wanted to drop
the news on you here first. I’m not sure when I’ll release it, but I
can tell you this…it’s a jazz record. Hmmmm, jazz he says! Yes, jazz. I
love it, and couldn’t think of anything I’d want to sing more.
If you’re not a fan of jazz, or don’t know much about it let me make a
few suggestions. If I were you and wanted to hear some amazing jazz
(that’s NOT corny, cause some of it can be) I’d start with old
blue-eyes himself, that’s right Frank Sinatra. I know most of you know
who that is, and for those of you who don’t…well all I can say is that
he’s the man! If memory serves me right, I think the Columbia years are
the best of Frank, but pretty much anything from his 30’s to 40’s
sounds amazing. After that try a chaser of my other fav, Harry Connick
Jr., more specifically the “When Harry Met Sally” Soundtrack, he kicks
some serious rump on that one). Not being one to leave out the ladies,
my fav female jazz singer has to be Ella Fitzgerald…voice like velvet,
and scats like no other. From there you can go to Billie Holiday, Sarah
Vaughn, or even Diana Krall (she’s our generations jazz diva). You can
find any of these artists pretty much anywhere on the net.
I told you I had things up my sleeve, and I’ve got some more projects
I’m working on right now. You’ve seen the event I’m doing in
Washington, and look to the hills for other things popping over the
horizon! I know I haven’t dropped you a line in a while, but that
doesn’t mean that I’m not thinking about you, and wondering when I’ll
see you next. I’ll talk to you when I get to my next stop! Happy
belated V-Day!!!!
P & B,
J
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Justin Post #26
It's been too long !
From: Phoenix (Original Message) Sent: 4/11/2005 12:38 PM
It’s been too long! (am passing this email along at J's request)
I just wanted to say hi, I hope that you are all doing well, and taking
life one day at a time. I know I am! Things are good with me. I’ve been
a busy bee getting my new CD together. I’ll be going into the studio
later this month, or early next month (depends on when the musicians I
want are available) to lay it all down. Cool no? I hope that you’re
still hanging in there, and sending me good wishes. It’s been an
interesting year, and I’ve stayed away from the spotlight for good
reasons, and for my own sanity…but you’ll see me here and there
fighting for music in schools, and saying my peace about AI. Thanks for
sticking around and helping to get me through…your perseverance is
invaluable, and I’m grateful for it! All my love to you!!!!!
Peace and Blessings,
J
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Justin Post #27
Justin Sends This Message
From: Phoenix (Original Message) Sent: 6/14/2005 3:54 PM
Wow!
What an amazing weekend! Thank you all so much for your generosity...the people from childrens hospital were thrilled! Sometimes I get so caught up in the "day-to-day" that I forget that there are still so many people out there hoping, praying, and looking out for me. Thank you so much for your faith and patience. I am busy working on a new CD at the moment, and rebuilding my team of represenatives (agents...etc). It was great to see the people who came out to watch me play on Saturday...I'm just thankful I can sing...thats all I have to say about that. Maybe they'll have a beach volleyball benefit next time!
Anyway, thanks for all the postcards, letters, and gifts. You all never cease to amaze me! Thanks for making my international fan day official. I look forword to returning the favor by continuing to entertain and excite you in new and...well...exciting ways.
All my love to you,
J
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Justin Post #28
BIRTHDAY THANKS FROM J
From: Phoenix (Original Message) Sent: 10/28/2005 9:31 AM
Hi!!!!
I might be in Japan but I've had a little birdie (my Mom) telling me the things that you've said and done for my birthday. It has been an amazing trip, and the people are sooooooo nice here. I've been on the radio talking about my music, and seeign the sights. I had a performance tonight (about 3 in the morning PST) and it went really well. It was the first time I performed Jazz in public (the jazz I'm doing for my album anyway) and it was nerve-racking but a great start. As always, I want to thank you for keeping up with me and taking the time out of your schedules to visit the chat rooms, send messges of love, make photos, put together songs, and keep my spirits high each day! You don't know what it means to me to know that you are there...pulling for me, and patiently waiting for the time when I am able to come back and entertain you, and hopefully the rest of the world again. It has been a great year filled with ups and downs but the general trend is upwards, and I'm enjoying finding my way through to the forefront.
I'm looking forward to coming back to the US and seeing the great things you've been doing! Please accept my deepest thanks for all that you have done, and all that you do. It's been a pleasure for me to be in your good graces! Thank you for keeping me in your hearts. I wish you all the best, and nothing but love!!!!!
Peace and Blessings,
J
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Justin Post #29
**A new message from Justin! Please read!**
From: -TCE- (Original Message) Sent: 12/1/2005 10:12 PM
Hey guys, Kathy asked me to pass this along tonight, so here goes... and YES, it's from Justin himself, before anyone asks, lol.
Hey There!
Wow, talk about above and beyond the call of duty! You guys are
amazing as always. I'm getting ready to send out the letter and will
have the website up soon. Thank you so much for coming through for
me...and for sticking around, and keeping the faith. I apologize for
not being as present here as I have been in the past, but I'm hoping
to step out more and more within the near future. I just signed with
Stiletto entertainment, and am looking at theatrical agents and
managers. The new year should, finally, be the time for me to get
back out there. I can only hope that I am given the opportunity to do
what I love. Entertain. Thank you again, from the bottom of my heart....
Peace and Blessings,
Justin
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Justin Post #30
Thanks From Justin
From: _JMAN7_ (Original Message) Sent: 12/11/2005 7:07 PM
All I can say is wow!
Hi everyone, I've finally come up for air. You're response to my CD has been so amazing, that it's taken the crew @ Justice Ent. a few days to catch up and get ahead. Thank you for your undying support and thanks for always having my back. To those of you who have questions and or concerns...we're getting to them as fast as we can, and you will be taken care of. For those of you who have taken the plunge and bought the CD...it's on the way!!! You should have received confirmations via email. I'm learning as go, and I'm trying to beat the Holiday deadline, so please be patient. You're CD's will arrive!!!
I'm really excited by the response I’ve gotten so far. I’ve done very little promotion, and have gotten great results. Don’t worry about that though, I’m getting ready to do a mini-blitz before the end of the year and then come full-force after the turn of the year.
I’m really happy with what you guys have done and look forward to booking a gig in an area near you.
A word of caution before I go, I love the fact that you all are so excited about expressing your excitement about me and my CD to the press, radio stations, my new management company, my publicist, etc., but be gentle and coordinated in your campaigns. Believe it, or not, you can do more damage by bombarding and overloading the people who can help me get out there than you realize. I want you to tell people, and fervently...but only if it’s coordinated and classy. Those are the kind of people I’ve come to know here on this site and on others, and that’s the kind of people I want representing me as my fans and friends.
So, thanks for listening (or reading, really) and I look forward to getting into your CD players, and hopefully into a venue near you. You guys are awesome…and the core of my commercial success!!! Thanks, thanks, thanks, thanks, and more thanks!!!!!
Much Love To You All, and Happy Holidays!!!!!
Peace and Blessings,
J
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Justin Post #31
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah
From: _JMAN7_ (Original Message) Sent: 12/25/2005 11:36 AM
Hi!
I've got to run out to see the fam, but wanted to wish you all a very merry Chrismas, and a happy Hanukkah. I got all of your wonderful gifts...inculding those from the birthday package...they were awesome, and I'll elaborate later. For now, stay warm, safe, and be merry!
Peace and Blessings,
J
From: _JMAN7_ Sent: 12/25/2005 11:36 AM
whoops...including!
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Justin Post #32
Thanks!
From: _JMAN7_ (Original Message) Sent: 2/22/2006 5:20 PM
Hi,
Thank you so much for your prayers, sympathy, flowers and love!
My Grandmother was a sweet, kind, and witty lady…so much so that she decided that she wanted to be buried in a sweatsuit (just so she’d be comfortable). You wonder where I get some of my sense of humor from…well there’s a little of it encoded in my portion of her DNA.
Things are moving along with the album. I’m putting together a tour!!! Now before you go getting all overjoyed , a word of caution. I’m doing it without the help of a record label, so the sun the moon and the stars have to align properly to make it happen…well, actually it’s really not THAT big of an ordeal...but you get the point.
My managers and I, along with a well-known agency (a deal that is still tentative, but promising) plan to get the bus rolling before the end of Summer. Yay!
I’ll keep you posted, but it’s just too good to hold back for now! Details to come…
Much Love,
J
