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Do you want to know a secret? Throughout the years, I have often thought about creating an art piece as a lasting tribute and salute to The Beatles. Upon first learning about George Harrison’s failing health, several months before he passed away on 12/1/01, I began work on my Beatles sculpture. I reminisced about all of the great music and vibrant color that The Beatles brought to the world and just really how fast the years have gone by. It then struck me that February of 2004 would mark forty years since The Beatles first hit song, ‘I Want To Hold Your Hand,’ arrived on the shores of America. Realizing this, I knew the time had come to begin my project and give something back straight from my heart. This sculpture is my expression of gratitude for all that The Beatles have given me growing up. Anyone who can remember the consuming hanging gloom of the months following President Kennedy’s assassination will also certainly never forget the reprieve found, several months later, in the excitement that The Beatles brought to America. 
I remember so well the electrifying evening of February 9, 1964, when The Beatles made their first televised appearance on the ‘Ed Sullivan Show.’ They brought color back into a black and white world and emanated some kind of hope throughout the Vietnam War years. Without question, The Beatles have had tremendous creative influence in my life. Their music and memories are now so deeply forever forged into my mind that I wouldn’t be surprised if it would show up in my DNA. I was motivated to take up the drums and my siblings other musical instruments and creative art forms, all largely inspired by the creativity and passion of these four talented young men from Liverpool. My wonderful parents supplied the encouragement and so much more. I’ll always treasure my many good memories of performing in bands and all the friends I’ve made over the years, having been very much positively and creatively affected by The Beatles. And, of course, I’ll simply never forget seeing The Beatles’ live and in person Pittsburgh performance at the Civic Arena in September of 1964. I was just a young boy of fourteen when it all began. It was the time of my life... You can bet that I’m a Beatles Fan! There are yet more exciting secrets to be revealed about this art piece!
Kris Atkinson
Just watch me go along my way, I'm non-stop walking night and day! I'm bound and determined to walk 'till I drop, or see the "Best-Kept-Secret" make the Big Top!
Hey! Mr. Kris!... Pardon me for my hacking into your Site. I assure you there's no harm intended! I suppose it's just who I am and what I do! I'm not entirely without any manners whatsoever and do wish to properly introduce myself. Hi!... I like being referred to as "Bopo The Clown". To begin, I want to make one thing perfectly clear to anyone who may be reading this. You would without a doubt have to be an even bigger clown than myself to pass judgement on me based all on first impressions!
Since a young boy, I've been filling my heart, mind and soul with the kind of love and excitement I've always found within four major fabrics from which I'm now made.. These include: (1) To one day become a world renowned circus clown performer. (2) Collecting the very best of great Beatles art. (3) Eating lots of candy. (4) The joy of Internet Hacking to post whatever I see fit on other peoples' WebSites.
Lucky for you, I like your WebSite! I'm always surfing the Web for hard to find quality Beatles art. I simply must tell you that upon finding and viewing your Site, I was nearly knocked clean out of my big brown clown shoes! To clarify, I'm saying that I am beyond impressed! I flat out love what you are doing and share in all the thrilling excitement involved. I can simply hardly wait to hopefully soon see and learn all about your Beatles sculpture's "Best-Kept-Secret!"
People from everywhere I've traveled have told me I'm a gifted and unusually perceptive clown. However, I believe that anyone with even only half a mind could plainly see what's yet to be revealed has got be something quite awesome and surprising. Upon first viewing your "Spirit of The Beatles" sculpture, I felt the excitement and magic of The Beatles all over again! I immediately recognized my connecting mission! I just had to become involved with this in some helpful contributing way.
It so happens that I have recently been thinking seriously about committing to an exercise program. In case you haven't noticed, I could stand to lose a few pounds. However, in all honesty, I've been lacking the drive and incentive. But Not So Any More! Your Beatles Sculpture and it's "Best-Kept-Secret" have given me all of the added motivation I could ever need! I too, now have a vision! I too have decided to begin something inspired by The Beatles. I'm calling my driving force and mission, "Bopo's Beatles Walk-a-Thon" and in fact, I have already set out!
So watch me go along my way, I'm non-stop walking night and day! I'm bound and determined to walk 'till I drop, or see the "Best-Kept-Secret" make the Big Top!
Best-Kept-Secret Wishes!
BoPo The Clown |
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