before i read all the responses, i just want to comment with first thoughts.

you're damn right about cool being all about fear. i was the "cool" kid in school. always in the back of the class with my head down and headphones on. never really showing myself to others. they thought i was "cool" but in actuality i was just fuckin scared. scared to let myself out and be put down.

but that's more on a personal tip than a musical one.

on a musical tip...look who's "cool"

miles

one of the most disturbed, self-conscious mother fuckers i've ever read about. when you read his autobiography, you can't help but notice that fact that he seems to be hiding his fear behind his bluntness and his "fuck it all" demeanor. after all, isn't it the most blunt people you know that at the end of the day are the most ralph tresvant (mr sensitivity)?



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