if he wasn't ruffling feathers by shopping, i'm sure it'd be happening some other way.

that seems to be the formula. something he's said, something he's worn, and now something he's bought.

he's going to be himself, no matter what. i can see your point about touring, and the funding for such (and how yes, it's gone down enough that they're cancelling shows due to lack of sales). but i can't imagine that every mom and dad out there hasn't once splurged on themselves. or, if they are of the same financial bracket, say, *i* am in, have said, 'man if i had that kind of money, i'd buy...' to a point where you can understand that hey, he's got every right to buy what he wants. in the end, he's earnt it. i hope he goes on a spree in every city he can, when he can, *if* he wants.
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i want you to stay alive to rise with the sun
and fight back. -- 2.31.61
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i spend 99% of my time waiting for that 1%
where i feel like i've made a difference. -- ER: 'here & there'