 
HELL YEAH!
I actually can’t believe it. When we first put up the site, I was worried that no one would come to my party – that I would be in my new birthday dress waiting forever for the doorbell to ring. But dang, you all came, gifts in hand, and the kindest of words. It was a kick-ass party and I am still stinking drunk. I am also so, so grateful. I will try to give you the bestest (a word?) records ever. Plus, I have a bunch of theme songs to write, t-shirts to make, and concerts to play.
Also, not only have these last few weeks been fun (watching the tote board rise), but it has really given me a sense of empowerment (in the good way). I have always been a sort of special needs child (like a good percentage of artists in my industry) who wait for the label, the manager, the “man” to do everything for them – after taking any or all profits. But now I’ve learned to rely on myself and... well, you.
So, don’t go, and keep coming back to this site for updates and stuff – like I need a name for my “record company.” Today I thought of: “monkeypants records,” "crankypants records," or “pastel colored pantsuit records.” For some reason I was into pants. I am sure you guys can come up with something better – suggestions are welcome.
I will leave you today with my favorite comment someone wrote on the site:
I am donating, not because of the music (the music is good, but not really my kind of music), but because I think it is a worthy project. The idea of using the internet to get small donations from a lot of people is great, and once you have a small fanbase it is doable. So I am giving a small tip in the hope that you one day make a great album.
[Read Jill's Original Home Page Message]
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