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Post by dazzleme18 on Oct 29, 2009 17:23:11 GMT -5
Dear Anoop,
Whether you read the now-defunct MLIS (my life is scorned) thread, there are somethings you ought to know. Lately you probably got a number of tweets about 'scorning us', 'blonde wigs' or the likes. They were all jokes that we laughed about, but I know that (whether you read or not) the MLIS thread at times became a point of venting, masked in a joke. I had no intentions of making you feel as though you aren't good to your fans or that we expect more from you. I don't want to speak for others, but for myself I know I got carried away with the thread. So many people were enjoying it and getting a good laugh, but all the while, I didn't quite think what impact it may have had on you.
As a fan, I appreciate you tremendously, and I bare no sense of entitlement. I am grateful for all that you've done, and I want to continue to support you through and through. You've made this an unforgettable year for me, from the friends that I've made to the fact that I got to fly all the way to North Carolina to support you for your first solo concert. I meant what I said when I met you at the airport, you were amazing. You didn't have to stand there and talk to us, but yet you did. You didn't have to record that message for Anita, and yet you did. Those few, mere moments meant the world to me, and I am sorry that if you felt at least from my end, that I wasn't appreciative of that.
It's easy to forget that you're a regular dude because of the celebrity you've acquired. Many people have expectations of you, and it's easy for people to say -- well he should've done that. The most I expect from you is that you keep us in the loop so we can continue to pimp you, attend your concerts and eventually, buy that album that I know will be nothing short of great. Some people don't get you or get that you're a different person and I'm okay with that. I like the Anoop Desai that I voted for 2 hours straight a week and the one I attended (embarrassingly hah) 3 American Idol concerts for in 3 different states. I don't expect you to shower me with attention Matt Giraud style (like memorizing my twitter name haha that creeper -- jk) or come out to every meet and greet because I am there. You have your life, your priorities and your duties -- and I know that more than anything, you love your fans. I respect that, and I respect you.
I hope this letter gives you some insight, and let's you know that even if at times you may find me overbearing with my tweets (sugarplum), I am not going anywhere and will support you to the fullest.
Thank you for this amazing journey.
dazzleme18 -ps
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Post by amc on Oct 29, 2009 17:43:53 GMT -5
Dear Anoop,
I sent you a, well not so brief, message on twitter. Some of it might have gotten cut off, I don't know, (Edit: I deleted the tweets because it's just too hard to say things properly on twitter, so no idea if you saw it or not.) Anyway, I just wanted to say sorry if my scorning songs offended you. (And maybe you have no idea what I'm talking about, and if so, then just ignore.) But if you did see them, just wanted to let you know they were COMPLETE JOKES. I was not at all serious about anything. I was just having fun and trying to be funny. I got a little caught up (no pun intended) in the whole scorning/blond thing, and I'm EXTREMELY SORRY if you saw anything I wrote and felt it was snippy or ungrateful or anything negative towards you.
And I REALLY REALLY appreciate when you came to the barricades after the Wilkes-Barre, PA idol concert. I know you and all the idols were tired and sick, yet you still came out to meet the fans and sign autographs, even though you were not obligated to. Getting to talk to you for a minute and hand over the gift bag from the troopers really meant so much to me and I'll never forget it. And I would also like to thank you for talking with us on the buscasts. Most of the idols just said hi, but you really spoke to us for a few minutes, which again you didn't have to do. It was really kind of you.
I think you are an amazing singer and a great guy. I feel very blessed and fortunate to be a fan of yours, and I feel like I've been given so much this past year. Thank you for everything you do!
Sincerely,
Anne Marie
P.S - I'm also sorry for any other scorn posts or tweets that I wrote. Once again, they were COMPLETE JOKES. I've NEVER felt really scorned. Right now you are in LA pursuing a music career and writing awesome songs like "Give In To Her Love" and that's all I could ask for. All this other stuff, like twitter parties, meeting you, etc., have been wonderful bonuses. And thank you for updating your facebook page. I don't know if you saw the tweets, or if it was a coincidence, but thank you anyway. And anytime I write stuff like that, it is merely a suggestion, not an expectation. And I keep editing this, so I'll just stop and close with this: if I did anything else that hurt/upset/offended you, that was never my intention and I'm sorry for that too.
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Post by Anita on Oct 29, 2009 18:33:27 GMT -5
Dear Anoop,
Hope you get the chance to read this. Dazzleme18 summed up a lot of the way I feel, but I guess i'll tell you in my own way. I don't know if you read the MLIS thread but I just want to say i'm sorry about the posts that I made. They weren't intended to be taken seriously and did get a little out of hand. The post I made about the DM was not the way I felt at all. All I want for you is to succeed and I am happy and grateful that you made an attempt to reach out to us, in order to help. I don't expect anything back from you at all. I appreciate you as a person and everything you do for us.
The impact you've had on my life is beyond anything I could have ever imagined. I never thought i'd fly to the USA to meet other fans that I had met on the internet (who, by the way, are amazing) and to see your show, which blew me away and exceeded all of my expectations. The entire experience was something I'll never forget and if I could do it again I would...I'm not gonna lie, I was bummed when I found out the interview with Kathy was cancelled because I thought that may be my only shot at getting the chance to meet you and just thank you for everything. However, I didn't feel any sense of entitlement and came to realise that it just wasn't meant to happen at the time.
I know I joked about the voice message you recorded for me at the airport, because you thought Charlotte was me, but the message really did mean a lot to me. Like Dazzleme18 said, you didn't have to do it, but I know that you have a huge heart and appreciate our support, even if it may not always be so visible at times.
With that being said, all I want to do from here on is continue supporting you in your attempt to achieve your goals and achieve the success that you deserve. I can't wait to hear the records and I will fight as hard as I can for a European tour haha, i'm not kidding.
Thank you for this unforgettable experience, you'll always have my support.
Love, Anita(@itsneet)
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Post by anoopcastxsarah on Oct 29, 2009 19:58:01 GMT -5
Dear Anoop,
Just wanted to let you know that I do love you and appreciate you. I may have been one of your more complaining fans, and I am sorry for that. I should explain myself. Actually I have been a bit upset over the fact that I haven't been able to meet you yet. I just want to meet you and be able to tell you how much I love you and how much you mean to me in person. It kills me because I want to know for sure that you know that you are loved by me. I think that any person's love for someone in any form is important, and when you love someone, you should let them know about that. The loved one may need to know that from time to time. That's how I am in any case.
I am sorry if MLIS messages hurt you or offended you in anyway if you read them. Mine weren't too major I don't think. It was all in good fun and a joke that probably got out of hand.
Now I started Anoopcast (the unofficial podcast about you) last May, and it was an idea I had in order to get you some more hype and exposure. I have three wonderful co-hosts, and we do much more than talk all fangirly about you. We discuss recent news, and have segments critiquing and doing research about the music industry. We have segments that we think would better help you to get that record deal. Not to mention we also do have our fun segments. I wish you would at least listen to the ending segment (starting with episode eight) at least once or twice because I feel that it is very important that you hear it. For a while now, we have been doing the "Chicken Soup for the Trooper's Soul" segment, a segment in which we tell stories about your fans and how you have changed their lives for the better. So if you are ever feeling down, you could always listen to those stories because they are always positive.
We don't do it for any recognition, even though sometimes I may forget the real purpose and my original intention due to stress. Even so, the intention is to promote you. This is all about you and I don't expect anything from it except that it may help you in some way. It's a lot of work and we do it all out of a deep love for you.
And we've had some good feedback from it, especially from the buscasts and cellcasts. The cellcast I hosted last Thursday for your first solo performance was success. Over 100 were listening at once and we had over 1000 hits during the whole broadcast. So all of those people were interested in you. We've had many downloads of episodes (thousands), and many people visit the website (www.anoopcast.com). So there are people interested in you and interested in our in depth discussions about your music and you getting a career.
I want to thank you for talking to us on the buscasts. We do appreciate that you took time to talk to us while we were broadcasting online. We never expected for you to do that multiple times and we do appreciate that you were more than willing to do so.
This whole journey has had its ups and downs. I was scorned in Boston by the venue and almost had a panic attack because we did not have any idea how to get those gifts to you. Found security willing to do it eventually, but I still don't know for sure if you got them. It doesn't really matter now anyway because what's done is done. I did have fun in Boston regardless of not getting to meet any of you guys. I trained an attack pigeon...and named him Bert. Okay I only fed the pigeon and Dazz told me not to and then it flew up and ran into some guy walking by us on the street...that's when he became Bert the attack pigeon.
Just to let you know Anoop, I'm not sure how I would be doing without you at the moment. Honestly, my life has been feeling as if I am going in a downward spiral at the moment. Your voice and music has been one of the only positive events in my life at the moment. So I am eternally grateful to you for that. I love you and hope that you get the best out of life because you deserve it.
And you haven't scorned me, not really, and I know what it's like to be scorned. Just this week the boy I like scorned me and told me that he's flattered that I like him but he doesn't think we would work out...the whole time wearing a towel because he had just taken a shower (this is so true).
Much love Anoop. Keep your head up and know that I will always be here to support you...probably doing the podcast until I get old and decrepit...and talk like an old grandma or something. But I do love you and you will get what you deserve. Don't worry about anything except for making beautiful music and being yourself. That's all we can ever ask of you.
Much love forever, Sarah Henrich (Isle_Esme12 on twitter)
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Post by sarabeth035 on Oct 29, 2009 22:13:08 GMT -5
Anoop,
I am not gonna write you a book. But I completely agree with what everyone has been saying. If any of our comments have upset or hurt you, I deeply apologize on my part. Our actions were not meant to do that. Just something silly to giggle about amongst ourselves. I want to make it clear that I truly appreciate all you have done for me over the past few months, whether you realize how much you have impacted my life or not. You have given me such a love for music that I don't think I even possessed before you came along. You helped me to interact with such amazing fans that grew to become great friends. Some of my favorite memories come from being at YOUR concerts and with my friends I made because of YOU. That being said, just know your fans totally do have your back and have so much love for you. You are an amazing human being and have made us all feel incredible at one point or another. Keep on working hard and enjoy every second life has to offer! Thanks again for everything.
Love always, Sara J.
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Post by yoko71 on Oct 29, 2009 22:28:01 GMT -5
Dear Anoop,
I don't expect anything from you other than your earnest attempt at the music career that's in front of you.
My expectation is high, however. I expect you to work hard, and succeed. So far, you are exceeding my expectations by a large margin. The Oct 22 Raleigh concert was a great example. The show was extremely well produced and well executed, far better than anyone could have imagined from the brief preperation period that was available to you.
I am sorry if the MLIS thread that I participated hurt you. I thought many of the posts were funny as hell. I love plausible fiction. It was also a place for some theraputic rants for those of us who were disappointed by the Kathy Hanrahan interview that never happened. Even though it may have sounded bitchy and whiny at times, every post was written with the underlying unconditional love for you. I am sorry if I wasn't able to convey that love very effectively. Sometimes my smart ass, snarky self gets in the way of things.
Also, I am sorry if the MLIS thread gave you an impression that I expect more than just music from you. I don't. I am sorry I was not able to effectively express my expectations.
I have made a committment that I will be your fan for a long time to come. Thank you for being the catalyst to let me get to know these smart, intriguing, and compassionate people. I can no loger imagine my life without these people, and I owe you dearly for that.
I would love to keep pimping your career, if you'd allow me.
I am sorry, and thank you. Yoko
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Post by itskaye on Oct 29, 2009 23:17:19 GMT -5
Dear Anoop,
I am whiny, bitchy (sometimes), and have a huge sense of entitlement (when it comes to you). I guess I have that cause I'm so invested with you. I'm sorry that you were offended by any of the posts I made. I didn't mean to hurt you.
Just please know that we are here to support you in any endeavor that you might set your eyes into. We are here to pimp you and do lots of stuff to let you have the recording contract that you rightfully deserve.
We're just here. I'm sorry again.
With love, Kaye
PS I don't know why but I feel that this is the perfect time for you to sing What You Do by Chrisette Michele to us (Your interpretation is AMAZING, BTW)...
'No more I'm sorry... I love you... Baby girls... its all in what you do...'
Le sigh... I would pimp you harder, I swear! Pinky promise.
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Post by dianatexas on Oct 30, 2009 14:18:35 GMT -5
Anoop, how many times are you gonna read a letter written by me??? It's been too many to count haha Well, here I am again. I've been doing a lot of thinking. Hoping that what I have to say, somehow makes sense to you. I'm such a dedicated fan (in case u didn't know that already LOL) a FAN and nothing more. I did the whole vote for 2-4hrs, letters, scrapbooks, videos, concerts etc all because i truly believe you've got a God given gift to sing to the world. I never expected for you to become our BFF's or to "please us 24/7" *hint hint* I just want you to be able to fulfull your dreams. Understand, THAT is the most amazing gift you can give me and your fans. With that being said, I just wanted to thank you for working hard. EVERYTHING you've done thus far, have exceeded my expectations. People ask me, "how do you know Anoop is going to make it?" That question is so easy to answer. I say, because Anoop is smart, dedicated, hard-working and anything he sets out to do, he accomplishes it. Not to mention the obvious answer which is your amazing talent! I'd probably be mentally and maybe even emotionally exhausted by now haha. Yet, you're still out there getting it done....for yourself and for your fans (which you've said on more than one occasion) It just now hit me! Everytime i see a recent picture of you, whether you are at a concert, art fashion show etc YOU'RE GIVING US A SHOUT-OUT! You always wear your wristband!!! That alone, speaks a million words to me! Thank you Anoop I know I'm not entitled to anything, but as Yoko said " I don't expect anything from you other than your earnest attempt at the music career that's in front of you. My expectation is high, however. I expect you to work hard, and succeed. So far, you are exceeding my expectations by a large margin"I hope you read this and think "yeah she gets me" hahaha, i'm so #delusional no but really, I love you very much Anoop, and NOT in a creepo, please let me have ur babies, kinda way. LMFAO I love the wonderful artist you are becoming and the best part is, THE BEST IS STILL YET TO COME. here's to the good and bad times...its called LIFE. Live it to the fullest! @diananoop
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Post by sevgli on Oct 30, 2009 18:36:18 GMT -5
Dearest Anoop,
I'm not sure if you read the MLIS thread when you said you visited here. I'm sorry if I caused you pain. Like everyone said, the thread was just for fun & sometimes it helps us with healing.
I only expect you to be happy in pursuing your dreams & I love it when you said you were shopping for record deals. =) I admit that it makes me feel so happy & warm all over everytime you give shout outs to the group but I don't expect you to do that every minute of the day. Those moments, together with the much awaited Twitter party were bonuses! =)
Thank you for sharing yourself with us. If not for you, I will not visit the AI site & I will not meet new friends. =) I know we've told you countless times but we really owe you for bringing us together. We not only met friends, we gained a new set of family. Thank you for your music which helps in making a very hard day bearable. =)
Anoop, I will wait for the day that you will have your Asian Tour & visit us. I know that day will come as soon as you have enough materials to tour with. Thank you so much for keeping us in the Loop so we could roll with you. Just continue what you're doing, chase your dreams & make it happen while flaunting the wristband & we will be in heaven! =) Be strong & do not stop believing.
You know how to reach us in case you need more friends =)
Thank you and I love you more than you love us.
- Trinz (sevgli)
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Post by jga94 on Oct 31, 2009 3:50:27 GMT -5
Why what happened?I'm totally in the dark.....
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Post by jga94 on Nov 3, 2009 10:11:42 GMT -5
I still don't get it ???Anoop got hurt?How'd we know about it?Is this why the scorn thread is gone? Well, personally I think Anoop is very,very,very lucky to have fans like you guys--esp. those who put up this forum....I've only an idea of the things you guys do to try and pimp Anoop and show support...Anoop seems like a good guy and as such I'm pretty sure that he appreciates all these....he's just probably not used to all the attention.
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