They certainly had criterias. I remember when Billy and Jimmy spoke about the choice of musicians to be part of the tour with Smashing Pumpkins, their capacity as musician was not the only criteria. They spoke of integrity, without really explain what they meant by that.

Did you see many person if not all of them are representing a group? Are already dedicated to Smashing Pumpkins, working on their own side to promote the band, their music and their love for the band.

What I was surprised to hear was a lot of people applied because so few of them wrote on the website. Even after. Probably, one reason to choose those persons was because they didn't wait a job to be involved.

We never knows where our passion leads us but when we act with all our heart, not counting, we always have marvelous gifts from life.

Now you freed your heart with your legitimate resentment, look in front of you and be who you are. If you love writing, write. If you love Smashing Pumpkins, write about them. Don't be shy and write on the first page. Others will read you (or not) but you'll follow your heart.

Be blessed, young woman. With love.

Martine