Here’s One Fan Letter I’m Not Answering

by Michael Musto

March 3, 2011

I don’t want to be rude, but I don’t know, something about it seems a little bit rote, a teensy bit impersonal, and WAY off base!!

See if you agree?

I mean, am I up for some Oscar I’m not aware of?

And if so, should I quickly prepare glam campaign ads a la Melissa Leo, then get ready to screech out the f word?

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