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Why I want to meet Suzanne Vega

Suzanne Vega is one of the most unique performers that I enjoy. I listen to Pandora.com a lot where they try to match songs with similar qualities and when I listen to the station I’ve created based on her work there are very few songs that I like to listen to along with hers.

I love her vocal style, the way her music sets a fantastic world for the lyrics to live in and the way her lyrics are thought provoking. Even her fun songs seem to have some element of intrigue, mystery or ambiguity in the lyrics.

If I were to meet her I’d like to find out what the most satisfying part of musical career is. I’d also like to know what she thinks about where she is now and how she’s gotten here. I think she’d be an interesting person to talk to.

Why I want to meet Liz Phair

She’s the ultimate rock goddess.

I’ve enjoyed Liz Phair since I first heard tracks off of Exile In Guyville. She has a voice that I really enjoy that carries a lot of emotion.

I respect her as a musician because she seems to follow her inner voice and make music that she wants to make. Her recent music has been more commercial, but I see that as where she is moving as a musician, not as selling out.

I find her lyrics delightful and full of fun throughout her catalog. There are little twists and turns within her songs that bring a smile to my face. She is also good at evoking other emotions through her words.

I also admire her being so open about sexual and sensual themes in her songs. I find it refreshing to see a woman who is getting older hold on to her youthful exuberance.

Why I want to meet Bill Nye

I think Bill Nye has done the best job of injecting energy and enthusiasm into science of recent science celebraties. I also think he has a great gift for explaining things in simple terms.

Why I want to meet Stephen Baxter

I’d like to have him explain some of the details of the concepts introduced in his book Exultant.

Why I want to meet Jodie Foster

I’ve always admired Jodie Foster’s work both as an actress and as a director.

I also appreciate her choice to go to college rather than just moving forward with her career.

I doubt that I’ll ever meet her though based on her past experience with stalkers. I think her privacy is extremely important and respect that. If I were to have a chance encounter though, I think it would be great to thank her for her work and ask her a few questions if she felt so inclined.


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