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Interview Continued From Page 3 With

Publisher WAYNE BELL
Bell: (Continued) people have tried to negatively impact our Bell: Correct, part of the plan is, we will have the details
company. A minority of silly geese. The type of people who for distribution upon this next issue, this is fun, challenging
choose you as a target in an effort to make themselves look and exciting. I love it and live for it.
bigger or tougher within their own circles. Hate-crime type
stuff, they enjoy and take pride in hatred and wear it like Neal: You are optimistic, upbeat, what do you say?
a badge. Truly they are proud of their life hatred. They get Bell: Well this is America. I respect our First Amendment
arousal from seeing others suffer at their hand and openly rights. The right to dissent, the right to speak up and speak
swear about it. The more hatred they show the bigger they out, the right to challenge the system and the right to hold
believe their reputation. Some people really are built to destroy our leaders to account. I think, it’s better to be hated for what
good things in life. Two drug addicts recently sent an email of you are, than to be loved for what you are not. It’s a proud
attempted blackmail and extortion. Our legal department moment when someone puts you on their hate list.
responds with documents, cease and desists, etc. Usually the
bad guys destroy themselves. It’s sad. I could go on but these Tell Me Who You Spend Time With
are ugly vibes. I love my work, I love my job and I love my And I Will Tell You Who You Are
company. We wish our detractors well and hope they find a
positive life full of love, health and happiness. Neal: What do you say to people with dreams and ideas
of getting into the music industry?
It is intriguing to me how certain types deceive, disrespect,
espouse hatred, attempt to do harm, destroy property, then Bell: Seriously, there are a lot of people more qualified than
try to walk away with no accountability. Goofey bone-heads. me to give advice on the music industry. From a publishing,
We prefer love, although we do understand and operate in entrepreneurial standpoint and my experience of being a
the real world. An old mentor-public speaker, Mort Utley, musician, I can speak to that. I would say if you or someone
gave me a quote back in the 80’s, find the postive within the you know has an urge to be in the music business, get started
negative, his many quotes still make me smile. and do it now. Identify your goals, surround yourself with
qualified positive people who relate to your dreams, relate
“Find the Positive Side of Life and Have Fun.” to your goals and jump right in. Be honest with yourself and
to those who support you. Realize music takes time, com-
mitment and always learn from others. Recognize there are
a few people that will not have your best interest at heart,
not many but a few. Stay away from deceiving and nega-
tive people, learn to identify and avoid those types. Educate
yourself every way you can and the end of the day, be hap-
py with yourself and know tomorrow you can go and try
to do even more. Create a song or something you will be
remembered for and let the generations to come listen to
what you sound like. Your family heirs might like that. I have
always thought music, books and art, those are three things
that continue to pass thru time, long, long after their creator
is dead and gone. Dream, dream big, learn to overcome
obstacles and if someone tries to kill your dream or shut you
down, put your foot so far up their butt they spit and choke
on leather. Then move on. The Love of Music Magazine®...

Wayne Bell and his banjo, Clayton, MO Neal: Any last comments?
Photo Credit: LOMM staff
Bell: Yes. When you go to bed at night, “It’s your life’s work
Neal: I hear your company is franchising or licensing that will either put you to sleep or keep you up”.
the magazine namesake across the country and you are One last thing “Find the positive side of life, enjoy each day
debuting new patented digital technology with some hot as if its your last”.
well-known musical talent?
N. Wayne Bell Founder - Publisher
Banjo and Bass player wannabe!

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