Dear Gene,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!

Health, health and health to you, for it’s the main thing. And luck has always been with you.

What’s for sex, money and KISS, you already have them all.

God loves you.

I hope to see you on the 36th KISS World-Wide tour. God bless you, your family and KISS!!!!!!!        

See you. Carry on.

      Herzlichen Gluckwunsh zum Geburtstag!

        Boldog szuletesnapot!

        Cu ziua de nastere!

With great respect, old KISS fan, Oliver and his family from Russia.

Response from Gene:

Thank you. I celebrate every day as my Birthday. Celebrate every day, as if it's the only day you'll have.

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DO YOU EVER LOOK AT YOIUR MYSPACE PAGE? I'VE BEEN WAITING AND WAITING AND STILL WAITING TO BE APPROVED AS YOUR FRIEND. I'M STINKER-ROO, LOOK ME UP!

Response from Gene:

I have NO MySpace page.
It's fake.

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Hi Gene,

I am sending you best wishes for a wonderful, happy birthday- I know you will celebrate in style! I also wanted to thank you for leading by example and being true to yourself. By doing that, you helped me in a big way earlier this summer. I was faced with a difficult business situation that got complicated with "friend" issues ( I know...business and friends don't mix). I usually back away from confrontation of any kind, but that was not an option here. So I thought about what you would do, how you would handle it...how you would not be afraid, would be tough but fair, and would not back down from a challenge but face it head-on. So, I summoned the courage, with you as inspiration, and faced the mess directly, from a position of strength- even though I was shaking inside. Well, what do you know, the other party backed off, things went smoothly and got resolved in my favor, and I was left happy but stunned! I learned a huge lesson, and gained a lot of confidence, and owe you a big thank-you! Just thought you might want to hear this as a little birthday gift from me!

I also keep a photo of you in my office at work, for inspiration when I start to get tired or the day begins to drag on...I think of your energy and how you would say it is great to be working and have the opportunity to make more money, when so many people are not so fortunate...and I get a little kick in the ass to keep going and work a little harder. For that I thank you as well. You have been a big, positive influence on my life, and I want you to know that. I think it is great that you have an ongoing dialog with us through the letters forum, and I appreciate the time and effort you put into it. Have a great birthday...and thanks!

xoxoxo,
Cindy

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Hey Gene

okay, i've brushed off all your theories about money up until now but saw a child model called Morgan Featherstone on 60 minutes a little while ago and also on a current affairs show, here's the link -
http://au.todaytonight.yahoo.com/article/846375/money
/australia-model-home-owner - who is officially the youngest home owner in Australia by buying a big house with her modelling money. Okay, good on her but I opened my paper today and in an article on her which talks about her being banned from Australian fashion week until she is 16 it is like she is a female you, she's 13 and five foot 8!, says she will never drink or smoke or do drugs or swear, is a straight A student, has started her own charity and has already raised enough money to immunise 300 000 overseas children from disease, doesn't care what people think about her modelling so young and she says "I don't care when people attack me, they don't know me and are only guessing. I have a great life and hope they do too". She had just come back from new york modelling and they asked her did it worry her that she missed her school holidays and she said "I went to New york, met great people, had a great time and got paid for it, somehow I don't think I have anything to complain about" (do these comments sound like someone you know?) and then in the article among people she looks up to is you!!! The article estimated she has made over $300 000 and she's 13!! You've converted me, Australia's youngest home owner at 13 looks up to you! If a 13 year old can do it I guess at 36 I can try and make some money and buy a house as well. Do you feel proud knowing that this child and your daughter and probably others are going against the grain of society and saying they won't do drugs etc? I'm going out to buy your book. 

Garry marshall

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Gene,

would you like to invest in a oil/natural gas business in the Dallas/Fort Worth Tx. area?

Response from Gene:

No.
Would you like to send me $2 million dollars?

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Gene,

I respect you as a person and as a musician. I just wanted to let you know.
I don't see the point on people sending you "Hi, Lets start a business!" letters.
After all, you've got to have the money to do it. And I know that as a rockstar you will need/want money for all promotion etc. In my opinnion, if you really have a great business plan, why not do it yourself? Well, enough of that. Im from Finland, and yes, Gene Simmons Family Jewels airs here also, and I watch it religiously everytime. I thought that I'd missed one because I went to see you play in Helsinki.. But no worries, re-runs came on Sunday 1pm.
It's just a pain that we are so behind in it!!!
Well, enough of this. Gene, I wish you a very successful carreer (though you do own it already).

All the best,
Natalie

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Gene,

Does Shannon ever get mad when the family puts their feet on the kitchen counter top? Perfect opportunity to spread germs to your food.

Tom

Response from Gene:

Respectfully, the dirtiest part of your body is your mouth. More germs per sq inch than anywhere. Then, that's followed by your hands -- wash em often. Feet? Relatively harmless.
   Do the research.
   And re Shannon getting mad....she gets mad at nothing. Life is wonderful because I make it so.

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Gene,

I know why you wont get married to Shannon, please feel free to share this with her and will save you $$$ on therapy!
You have been surrounded by people with failed marraiges.
You do not want to fail at anything you do in life, therefore you will not marry Shannon. You do not want your marraige to fail,
if you never marry, you cant fail!
Your welcome

Kathy Tanksley

Response from Gene:

While your assessment may be partially correct, how about the simplest one: I don't wanna.

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Hi Gene,

You're killing me, it's 11:30PM and I'm sitting here laughing at your responses to people. I know you're serious and I'm not making fun of you. Everything you wrote on page 1069 is right.

I‚ve never seen a snob side of you. The comments you use are aggressive, but properly used. Without being forward and truthful how would anyone know to improve? You take life on aggressively, making a point and getting things done. This is different than being arrogant, only when people treat you ill is when this part of you shows.

„Somebody has to wrap my fish.‰ There are people who have this job because that's their potential. There is no insult to them, only to those who could do more with their life and won‚t.

„Vacations are for wimps‰ Entrepreneur do not take vacations. The concept of vacation doesn‚t fit their lifestyle since they prefer to make money, not spend it. All entrepreneurs enjoy work as if it was their vacation, because they enjoy work.

„You‚re not qualified to offer an opinion.‰ Anytime you have said this you are right. People tend to tell you what little they know instead of politely questioning your knowledge. If you have something to say you better make sure you have the facts to support it. Beliefs/ideas are not facts, however education, and years of experience can make a valid point.

„Be nice to rich people.‰ This is my favorite. People in an instant will either be jealous, or assume you are a snob because of what you have, so they in turn are not always kind.

In reference to Dee‚s letter, a marriage agreement will not provide anything more then a piece of paper. You and Shannon spelled everything out on paper, and then in life gave your hearts. She has already received more than most marriages would ever give. You both have worked hard bringing different strengths to the relationship. But what bothers me the most about the entire letter is that Shannon doesn‚t need another woman telling her what‚s good for her. She not only provides the needs as partner and mom, but is a professional model, actress, and author. So, anything Shannon has to say to you, she will say herself.

I have this good friend that has his PHD in the theology, he's a self taught jazz musician (plays the flute, trumpet, French horn, saxophone, and piano), and is fluent in 7 languages. His office walls are lined with theology books along with many other in depth science findings. He knows the earth was a process of millions if not billions of years. To him, bible parables are an example of how we should live our life. His faith is personal and separate from facts. In addition, he's never imposed his beliefs on me. In this case education provides logic on his part.

Many believe the Holy Bible and New Testament are inspired by God; therefore what is written is the truth. There is no fact to that, it's only a belief. Salvation (a belief) is a wonderful thought for our afterlife. But what about now? Salvation does not take away our everyday problems. Feeding someone's soul is very different than giving them food if they are starving. I personally prefer deeds.

I don't think people realize how often you hear the words, "Are you saved?" "You need to be saved," and "Jesus loves you." Comments like, "God bless you," or when you are sick, "I'll pray for you," are almost always well intended, and end with that comment. You can tell the difference between someone who is sincere and someone being "holier than thou." Someone may approach me once a year. You receive hundreds of letters a day about it. When I hear it I just brush it off. However, if it continues I speak my mind. I think that many of the people who approach you don't know any better, and to show my point I'm going to tell you a story. This story is true and only proves the lack of better judgment in people.

About 6 months ago, late evening, my repo agent and his partner were out working. They stopped along side of the road in a large well know city to enter some addresses into the GPS. They were concerned when I woman beeped her horn to roll down their window. It's not uncommon for people to ask for help when they see a tow truck; however we are "not for hire." That means our insurance doesn't cover un-repossessed vehicles. To their surprise her response was, "Praise the Lord, how did you come to pick our city?" They responded that they were working. And she said she was so delighted that they were carrying a cross on the back of the truck, and spreading God's word. She said "God bless you," and went on her way. It took all they had not to laugh in her face. People are clueless, they only know what's in their world. I have many great stories about the repo business, but this one takes the cake. Here's a picture of the back of my repo truck.

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Why do you keep the helmet hair style? You are such an attractive man and it is time to modernize. You will still be Gene just a 2008 version rather than someone stuck in the 70’s. Other than that I watch your show and think you have raised some great kids. It is good see they love and respect their parents.

I hope you think about the hair change and know that I don’t mean it in a mean way.

Thank you,
Pat

Response from Gene:

Actually, I agree with you. My hair style sucks. Thank God I'm devastatingly attractive and powerful.

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And God said to Adam....Hey Adam come here...I would like to you to do something for me....so He tells Adam to go down to the Valley. Adam asks what is a Valley? So God explains what it is then he tells Adam to go around the corner and over the hill...Adam doesn't know what that is either so God explains...then He tells Adam to go to the cave...Adam asks what a cave is and God, losing patience...explains this too. The he tells Adam to reproduce with the woman in the cave.. Again he must explain what a woman is...So Adam leaves and goes into the valley, around the corner and into the cave. He comes back a bout 10 minutes later and God is thinking oh what does he want now....Adam walks up to God and says...."Whats a headache?"
hahahahahahaha!
your fan for the longest time