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Star people

Counting your money 'til you soul turns green

Star people

Counting the cost of your desire to be seen

I do not count myself among you

I may be living in a dream

It's just seem to many of you

Can't help but hope

There's a difference between, you and me

You're a star

(I'm talking to you)

You're a star

Maybe your mama gave you up, boy

(It's the same old same old)

Maybe your daddy didn't love you enough, girl

Star people

Never forget your secret safe with me

Just look at all wonderful people

Trying to forget they had to pay for what you see

It's a dream

With a nightmare stuck in the middle

But where would you be

Without all of that attention

You'd die

I'd die

We'd die wouldn't we

(Well wouldn't we)

Big, big star

Should go far

Talk about your mother

Talk about your father

Talk about the people

Who have made you what you are

Talk about your teacher

The bully boy who beat you

Talk about the people who have paid

For that new sports car

Did you get off on a bad foot, baby

Do you have a little tale to tell

Is that why you're a star?

Is that what makes a star?

Nothing comes for nothing, baby

That fame and fortune's heaven sent

And who gives a fuck about your problems, darling

When you can pay the rent

How much is enough?

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Wow love this too! Can’t wait for it to come out. Blimey I’ll need another house to store Simon’s books soon 🙈

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definitely something chocolaty

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I want to read that book . It makes a lot of sense and having witnessed so much in the world of music and performers I would be interested in having a conversation with you about it all one day

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I haven't really started it yet. Still promoting my last one (only out a few months ago). But I will get down to it soon. As for having a chat, how could I refuse? After writing five books and working in the music biz for over 50 years, the best line I ever heard spoken came from you "Go easy on the mustard, Annie". Let me get the book a bit underway, then let's chat. I'd love it.

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Hi Simon

Trust all is well with you and yours.

To me, you should write or co-write this book because:

1

You write very well

I really enjoyed reading your article about Tina Turner this morning;  well done!

2

There is a crisis in the music industry regarding:  Stress, Depression, Suicide, Health and Safety and Mental Health of artists.  Please find interesting article via link below:

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/we-cant-have-all-our-artists-die-how-the-music-industry-is-fighting-the-mental-health-crisis-939171/

3

Your perspective, mindset and attitude are diverse and inclusive. 

I would include:

-a comparison of past and present management styles

-the benefits of being a management who is also creative and entrepreneural (in order to relate more with artists)

-the importance of being honest, fearless, trustworthy, ethical and intuitive (as one is occasionally required to take risks)

-list of other professionals manager should work with to comprehensively and adequately support artists and bands

-etc

www.gyreentyp.com

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How good to read about Roger Davies and his great qualities as a manager. He deserves an award! Hope all goes well Simon....you might enjoy this podcast with Nicky Chinn. V best, Jeremy

https://jeremythomastalks.co.uk/resources/shed-talks/shed-talks-episode-15/

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Lovely to hear from you Jeremy. I'll listen to the podcast.

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Excellent and probing observations, Simon. I had no idea that Ike Turner had experienced childhood abuse too. As you stated, It's certainly no justification for the trauma he caused Tina. Nor for the drug-fueled terror he struck in the hearts of his children, his band and the Ikettes... I hope you do write that book on management because I'd not as easy as many think it is. It's not always getting the artist you manage to cooperate and it's certainly not easy getting the world to buy into your pitch. It's usually only after your act is successful that everyone falls in line and wants to be known as a longtime supporter.

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Do the book!!!

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I'm considering it but it means more than a 1000 hours work. And these days almost no advance and book sales are dwindling. But I might well do a film.

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Main details and characters into Chat GPT, see what it spews out and then edit it into shape. What could possibly go wrong???

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Well - you can do that then you won't need to buy the book

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I love the way you write. It’s the way you do it which is brilliant. I can read but sometimes I find it hard to because of the way writer’s write their stuff, however, i know that because you are a hoot talker, (probably could talk for England lol) that I can read what you write. On top of this, what you write is very very interesting, seeing things (show business) from a different perspective, ie; behind the scenes is absolutely fascinating, thank you Simon x

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Thanks Steve - glad you find it interesting. What would interest you most?

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ok , I’m sure it will be great

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Oh you are so qualified to write it! Do please!

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🙏

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So in retrospect, was l a chocolate placebo or a thorn? Xx

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Please keep going Simon. As the manager of my young daughter Lola Aviva’s musical career I could do with all the advice I can get!

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If you need some specific advice, or even general advice for that matter, you can contact me directly - try me at simonnapierbell@gmail.com

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