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THIS ONE DOES IT FOR ME!		A Thought for Today Everything is possible with love, almost nothing works without it. Dear Ken, This one does it for me. I feel so lucky to have been at Rod's concert at the College of Du Page on Saturday night. It was an unforgettable evening. Rod was warm and funny and had the audience captivated by his charm. He delighted us by singing some new and old songs and had us laughing when he told jokes and came offstage to sing "Roller Coaster Blues". A special treat were his duets with Bob Gentry. The chemistry between Rod and Bob generated from their performance. Seeing Rod perform was a gift to all of us there. After the show Rod patiently signed autographs for the many people waiting in line. It was a thrill to receive an unexpected hug and kiss from Rod, and it was an evening I will always remember. Janice Thanks, Janice. I thought it fitting we closed off this year's series of "This One Does It For Me" with your letter as we've had some pretty terrific concerts this year. You didn't specify a particular song or poem so I've chosen the lyrics from what Rod has now made his opening number, "If I Could Fly". Thanks to all who've contributed to this column over the past year. Your letters and choices have always been interesting, teaching me a whole lot more about Rod's work and introducing me to a host of new friends. I'm a lucky man. For the next couple of weeks, over the holiday period, I'll devote this space to a variety of topics so make sure you join me. Your regular column will resume early in the New Year. - Ken, Johannesburg, December 4 Click on the heart logo to buy Rod McKuen books, CD's and lots more Click on the Stanyan House logo to subscribe to the McKuen Mailing List Catch Rod McKuen live! Click on the links below for details of concerts and appearances. ROD McKUEN CONCERTS ROD McKUEN APPEARANCES



		Max Baer, Jr. o Tyra Banks o Pappy Boyington o Jeff Bridges o Horst Bucholz o Samuel Butler o Freddy Cannon o Thomas Carlyle o Ronnie Corbett o Dena Dietrich o Deanna Durbin o Francisco Franco o Wassily Kandinsky o Wink Martindale o Lila McCann o Alex North o Nan Peden o Lillian Russell o Jozef Sabovcik o Marisa Tomei o Dennis Wilson

		If you believe in nothing, expect nothing as a reward. The larger part of heaven, hell, or here - is the ambience we carry to it. To forget is to ever chance remembering.

IF I COULD FLY		If I could fly you know I would beyond the mountains and the seashore I’d soar as high as any bird and not come down until the sun sets I’d soar the world, I’d sail the sea if I could fly I’d be a different me. If I were stronger than I am perhaps I’d fly a little higher so that I’d never feel again I lived in darkness or in shadow I’d tell the world a soft goodbye and then I’d turn toward the sky if I could fly, if only I could fly. There are some things life doesn’t teach and so I try as best I know how to grasp the apple beyond reach and by so doing I can show how the things I do, I do for you if I could fly I’d do that too. If I could fly you know I would but men are nothing more than men so the best that I can do is try and if they knock me down again oh on broken wings and shattered dreams I still can try to reach the sky I may not fly but it doesn’t hurt to try. I may not fly but it doesn’t hurt to try. If I could fly if I could fly you know I would if I could fly you know I would you know I would If I could fly if I could fly you know I would if I could fly. - from the album "Goodtime Music"

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