In all seriousness, before I start, if anybody has any practical advice on how to get this to Bob. Please shoot me a PM. That's probably not realistic though, is it?

Just to share with you all, I am candyflipping. Which means I am under the influence of LSD and MDMA. I am doing this in the context of self rediscovery, after coming out of a deep depression. It probably looks like a dangerous game to some of you but I have never been more stable in mind than I am now. Under the fog of depression, I couldn't be myself. That's been the last two years of my life in a deep way but truly I never had a proper grip of myself before then. I feel like at 31 I am only just finding out who I am and how to express myself.

But I am saying too much. Here's the letter:

Remove the last three paragraphs.

Excellent thread, Im sure Bob will be grateful

Dear thechef,

I am just a song and dance man.

Bob

Print letter.
Roll up letter and shove into empty bottle.
Seal bottle.
Throw bottle into ocean.

If it was meant to be, it'll get to him.

You're tripping so rather than a smartass reply here's what I think.

Dylan means a lot to you. He means a lot to me. He means a lot to like a billion people. His songs mean so many different things to so many people, and he certainly wrote them to be left open to interpretation.

The amount of fame he has achieved in his life is almost unrivaled by anyone in history. Countless people that meet him in person or try to get in contact with him are moved to tell him their personal experience of his songs.

It's great that he has had a positive impact on your life. Be happy with that. I think it would mean more to him that you let him be and use his words and sounds to your benefit as best you can.

Expand on the last three paragraphs.

lol Bob Dylan. Why does anyone like this prick? He can't sing and his music is boring.

just cause he a pen-pal don't make him no bosom buddy !

Because drugs is a hell of a drug.

It's both wonderful and hilarious that he and Johnny Cash were able to use their "singing" voices to make a living.

Send it to Tom Waits instead. How funny would that be if Tom awaits got fan mail meant for Bob Dylan.

If anyone has seen Bob recently, they can attest to how rough he sounds these days.

Very pretty lyrics though.

Don't bother - if it was meant to be he'll join 2+2 and find this.

he sounded rough when I saw him like 15 years ago

No, they both made a living by being exceptional writers.

Having very unique and interesting voices helped, of course.

I don't get too upset when celebrities die, but I really think when Dylan dies it's gonna depress the **** outta me. He is fantastic.



Angriest song I know.

is this the guy who sounds like bullwinkle?

It ain't me, babe.

If he replies you won't be able to get it.

Hey less bagging of Johnny tyvm

I saw Dylan at a Festival when I was living in London and he got booed so badly lol. I didn't boo, but he was really awful live.

never understood the dylan thing

ya I saw him years ago when I was like 20 and he opened at some show I cant even remember now. I had never heard his music at the time but knew he was some big star from the olden times. he came out with a guitar and dressed in some white cowboy suit and sounded like he had a mouth full of rocks. it was hilarious. I was like lolol olds.

then I listened to him like 8 years later and though his music was pretty great. but man, that show was like the worst impression possible.

I don't think his biggest fan would argue that he's a great singer, but as a songwriter he is unsurpassed and unlikely to ever be (imo)

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