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<p>I think that says it all Gene. Well put.</p>

<p>Whew, you may not <em>now</em> be for the ages, but I hope you'll still be here for the Classic Manual forum for a long time to come.</p>

<p>[i suspect that the Canadians may be less apathetic, hence the large response you got. When it comes to other Americanoid English-speaking countries, the Australians are like Americans with even more attitude issues, but the Canadians are like Americans, but on something really seriously soothing. :) Don't taunt me on this or I will come back and make even more acerbic descriptions of other national character issues. As a trained anthropologist I know where your sore spots are! ]</p>

<p>JDM, we Canucks can be just as apathetic as anyone else.We just won't bother to show it.</p>

<p>Gene<br>

I think that it is wise of yours that you have declined their interview offer. I only can imagine what *can of worms* it may open in terms of different *privacy and identity* issues. Not to mention that you tend to avoid calling some people on that photos "nutritionally challenged" but use politically incorrect words like "fat" and "chubby"</p>

<p>I think Gene just defined the word "wisdom" with his response. Good for you, Gene. May the Stink-o-flex live forever! If ever you feel the need to send out another classic crap-o-camera, I would be honored once again to run a roll through it. And it you ever need help developing lost treasures, me and I'm sure countless others are here ready to lend a hand.</p>

<p>Huh. I was going to get all pissed off aboot that "Canadians are like Americans" comment but then I decided not to bother. Timbits and a double-double are calling.</p>

<p>Gene, you richly deserve all the recognition in the world, and my first response was "Our Gene on the TV, so proud"... but I keep thinking about the reasons you list, and I keep getting worried how this exposure would affect your life... Still, its a story I would love to see, and it would be a definite high point in the material we see on television... I am so torn - I know in my case my vanity and tendency to be an attention whore would win out... Whatever you do - congratulations and keep us posted!</p>

<p>I respect your decision, sir. My position on Salma Hayek, however, is unchanged.</p>

<p>You can smell the movie already....Arnold Schwartzenegger in the leading role, plenty of exploding bottles of fixer and riccocheing rolls of Verichrome. At least the plot will be well developed.<br>

Sorry for the flippancy, the Antipodean heat is getting to me.</p>

<p>Gene M. you make some good point's, I myself think you should do it, But its your life and time : Lauren</p>

<p>Gene M. you make some good point's, I myself think you should do it, But its your life and time : Lauren</p>

I would wait until I hear from the other networks, but I do respect your decision. Besides, they may not portray the

wonderful job you do with found film in a positive light.

<p>As far as No. 4 is concerned I viewed you photograph as posted and you will ook just fine. Just make sure that your mustache is trimmed & wear a dress shirt, tie, and sport coat. No dark sunglasses. You will do alright.</p>

<p>Come on, Gene, just do it. I'm sure they can hide the details so as not to have you inundated with requests. If Dick Cheney could operate from a 'secret undisclosed location' for eight years so could you. It's a great, warm story that should be told, but I do respect your descision. But don't forget the fact that you could probably include a shout-out to Sandra Bullock, and she IS single right now....</p>

<p>...at least for this week...</p>

<p>Gene,<br>

What is the URL for your website?<br>

And I think you should go for it.....</p>

<p>Remember those little red emblems you used to see on advertisements for various products - "as seen on TV"?<br>

Most, if not all, of that stuff was junk.<br>

There's a sucker born every minute.</p>

<p>Gene, I'd rather see a book. I'm a HUGE fan of your stuff and would pay top $$ for a coffee table book. Your stories and descriptions get me every time. I shoot often in the area you live and if I get lucky maybe someday I'll bump into you so I can shake your hand. </p>