Aw, You Guys
December 1st, 2010
I’m 40 years old today. It seems unlikely that this could have happened, but apparently the passage of time also applies to me. It’s a big number, and I know this particular birthday is notorious for making people feel old and freaked out, but I actually feel pretty good. I try never to forget how lucky I am – I’ve got a family I love, a career and a body of work I’m proud of, and in general my life includes a lot of very good stuff. A number like 40 is such a small part of the picture it’s barely worth talking about. Of course it doesn’t hurt that you folks are STILL here paying attention to me. I continue to be thankful for that.
It seems to have become a tradition for a few fans to get together and make me a birthday present every year, and it always flatters and amazes me. I know you are listening to the music because I can see you buy it, and I can hear you singing along at shows, but to actually watch the stuff that I put out there echo off of you and come back to me in this way is just remarkable. Thank you.
OK. Now, who wants to give me a colonoscopy?
Happy birthday! Just discovered ‘Shop Vac’ and I love it! Thank you xx
Actually, for routine screening (barring family history or symptomatology like occult blood in stool) you don’t have to have a colonoscopy until you’re 50. (But I’d be happy to give you one then!)
Funny, inspiring, dark, and did I mention LMAO funny? Congratz on 40 years man! I look foward to another 273 more years of your talent! Too bad I can’t go on the big boat this year…
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The cake is a pie!