Reflections of a punk rocker growing older, and loving it
When I was a young rock and roller, my goal was to be dead and famous by the time I was 30. When I turned 30 and was neither dead, nor famous, I had to reevaluate my goals, plans and worldview, and do a good bit of reinvention. 13 years later, I'm still in the process, and I'm loving it.
In the process? What do you mean by that exactly ;) ? I too was once a rebel without a cause 10 years ago. Until I met someone special who made me see things differently , I cleaned up my act went into drug rehab and then got a job and have been very happy since.
Nice writing! This is a really great entry. Good job.
elizabeth
news director
morning host/producer
kisu 91.1 fm pocatello, idaho
Dean provides insightful vision of what it's all about... which seems to be severely lacking in our media today. Change this-- get him on the air-- before someone else does.
I met M. Dean in the 80s (there's no way he would remember) when I was a stupid teenager and B.O.M.B. still existed. They played in what basically amounted to a guy's living room in Amarillo TX (R.I.P. David Suttle(s*))
Their album, "To Elvis... In Hell" remains one of America's best-kept secrets. I've made sure to inflict it on everyone I've ever met. Because I am One Of Those Idiots, I would love to have him autograph my unplayed vinyl copy of "To Elvis... In Hell", but I am pretty sure the opportunity won't arise.
Exceptional voice, fascinating perspective, intriguing delivery, what more could you ask for? It’s so good it’s making me use words I don’t know how to spell; I had to look them up! That’s just how great it is. Get this man a show.
Love your insights and presentation. Yeah, when I was promoting the 'Net, after Al Gore invented it, I would tell my friends, it's like an encylopedia as big as the universe. This is back in the days (1995) when my friends would respond by saying, "Email, who's ever going to use that?" Technology is a great gift, unfortunately many see it as scary and arduous, when in fact it can free us from the shackles of time and space if used wisely, consciously and deliberately. Good Luck!
MaryLynn Schiavi
All Fired Up: exploring the modern worker and workplace
http://www.publicradioquest.com/node/190
Other projects:
Good Grief: transmuting the loss in our lives
What a great idea for Michael Dean to be on public radio. He's got a lot to share from his knowledge and experience and talent and the dedication to carry it out. He's also got a hell of a voice and is really silly.
I have to say that what I appreciate the most about Michael Dean is what I have to call his "spiritual style". Above and beyond the specific content of his work, it's the attitude he has toward the process of creation itself, which I would have to sum up by saying "decency, integrity, and no bullshit".
When I reviewed his "$30 Music School" on Amazon, I summed it up as follows:
And the thing that shines through every page is Dean's ethic of "give
something back". It's actually larger than that. Michael Dean
understands how Music works, which is how Art works which is how Life
>works. We're all here together. We need to be good to each other and
support each other's best dreams. Anything else is stupid.
I am a big fan of MWD. I love his unique voice, in his writing and on his podcast. I am also a huge NPR geek. This would be a perfect marriage!
I would love to hear more from this technological savant Michael W. Dean. His sexy voice and poetic descriptions of life will surely keep the listener hanging on to each word...and meow. Give him a radio show and I will definately listen!
This guy really deserves the honor of having his own spot; to utilize his energy could change a life & direction with respect to one's own artistic bent(s). I've read his book and was really impressed to find someone way more versatile than your
typical drug-prone, down trodden rock 'personality'...his DIY or die production could help a dejected artist out of tailspin & on to positive, more self-motivated goals. Hard working and persistent,
this would be a win-win prospect to have more of the Dean's essence in the airwaves.
Kudos to th0se who recognize his attributes, and harnesses his efforts. Don't let this one slip through your fingers! -JS
I edited Michael's books $30 Film School and $30 Music School. He's the real deal. Beneath those dulcet tones lurks the heart of a true artist.
While editing his books, I learned the most important thing an artist can know--put your work out there for people to see, hear, and read. You are a servant of your art, not its owner.
Michael inspired me not so much to write my book, but to "put it out there," and I did, and it's gaining some attention. Kudos to Michael for understanding the artist/art relationship and for sharing what he knows.
Sandy Doell
www.momsfieldguide.com
www.whileourchildrenserve.com
I read Michael W. Dean's book, Starving in the Company of Beautiful Women, a few years ago. It was an insightful rollercoaster into wanting to be a famous and dead rockstar. It seems that insight keeps growing, and it's great to hear someone let their listeners in with so much abandon. I really look forward to hearing more.
you'd have to be a real sourpuss not to appreciate the precision and commitment displayed throughout a Michael Dean project. Dean wields a real love for the art-crafts all the while engaged in white hot pursuit of those much maligned and lusted for sisters named Infinite Fun and Truth.
love that voice, love that brain...give this man a show!! i'd listen...
winning by way of art on the most hard disks.
Me, I think you "win" if you maximize your life experience.
Steve
It falls to the enlightened, and the intelligent and the sane to take responsibility for the deluded or doltish or insane.
Just when everything begins to sound slightly the same, and I think I'm never going to be able to listen to 1000 plus entries, a great voice with great writing appears. Thanks for adding your remarkable voice to this contest! Jill
Michael shows an exceptional capacity of intellect, especially in his creative and original work. In days gone by he was an outcast from decent society, today he turned into a true verbal artist contributing finest written and spoken content to the community. He is real and, thanks god, still punk! He talks about what he knows, not like some random bull****ters feeding the masses with more junk. Listening to his podcast in the rotten London metro system is like sitting there with the good friend we have met in Prague. That is why we love him, his books, film, music and podcasts. London wants Michael (and the strong woman behind him), both in radio and TV! Yay!
The team of
http://www.londonmediagroup.co.uk
Bob Cummings
BobCummings.TV
It was great hearing Michael's audition. Why should he be a radio host? His series of books really tell the story...He is informative and entertaining. I don't know how many people I have suggested that they read his "$30 Dollar Film School". As a television producer and director for a weekly television show, it is so important for people to have grip (pun intended) on how "it" all works from turning on the lights to the finished product. Once you are on the 2nd page of the book, you start to feel the passion of Michael's love of film and the arts in every way. His almost conversational approach to the presentation, his asides about how he solved almost unbeatable odds and more makes it a joy to learn from his experience.
Passion and a way to relate that to an audience is exactly whom you want for your next radio host. I will mention that I was a radio personality for years and then moved on to programming and management. Radio and TV received 35 years of my dedication to what I felt was right for the audience. Please accept my vote for Michael and if he is selected by you, enjoy the many compliments you will receive from a very satisfied listenership.
MWD's efforts to empower people create exponential inspiration.
His works are full of light and not full of baloney.
His drive and ability to reach people is remarkable and should be celebrated and encouraged.
More of us need to hear what he has to say.
MWD has been an inspiration to myself ever since I was interested in making films. To this day, his words have helped me realize that my dream is within reach.
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http://www.takezer0.com/
I have been listening intensively to Michael W. Dean's views on everything (big and small) and I have to say that there is no one out there that has been through what he has, and has lived to tell about it, and tell about it in an interesting and unique way. He can appeal to people of any age because the things he talks about are of interest to everyone, no matter what generation or country they are from.
Michael Dean is a rocker with a different perspective on things which makes him fascinating, and he has that attitude that makes you say "wow life is pretty cool."
He knows a computer like he knows the back of his hand, and the sound quality of everything he does is perfect because he puts time and effort into it, and he deserves to win.
Michael is already a voice of reason, insight, and inspiration for people all over the world, because of his books and movies. He has a great mind. He writes well. He has strong opinions. He tells the truth, as he sees it. He has a great, welcoming voice.
What better vehicle for this combination than Public Radio. Give Michael Dean a show!
You paint a picture with your words. Can't wait to see what you do in Round 2!
Give the man a real radio show already!
Michael keeps it real and relevant. I'm sure others would agree.
Your voice conveys that this is a person of long experience, speaking about what he's seen and what he knows. It may not have been "hostiness" in the traditional sense, but I would certainly sit in my driveway and keep listening.
Laugh, Giggle, Comment, but most importantly click a few stars!!!!
I'm not the first and I'm certainly not the last... to say that you posted a very suitable display of hostiness.
Nice.
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