James Brown
C/O Universal Attractions
225 W. 57th St 5th Fl.
New York, NY 10019
USA

May 17th, 2003

Dear Assistant to James:

     My name is NAME USED, and I am one of the largest James Brown fans around. I have seen him well over twelve times, including one of his prison performances. The most recent concert I attended was last fall in Winnipeg. What can I say? He was sensational, as always. There were moments in the concert when he would give the audience a quick appetizer of his trademark moves. Once they were caught like a fish on a hook, he immediately stopped. They say to know soul is to know when to not give out too much soul.

     I actually ran into James smoothly stepping down one of the streets in Winnipeg. At first I could not believe it was really the Godfather -- mainly because his entourage was nowhere in sight.

     When James passed me on the street, I said “Hi” to him, which must have caught him off guard because he tripped slightly and fell to his knees. When I saw this, I did what any fan would do; I threw the purple cape I was wearing over his shoulders. He immediately got up, winked at me, shook my hand, and as he walked away I heard him remark, "Kids got soul". Since that moment, I have never been the same. To have "The Godfather" touch your hand and tell you that you have soul... it is an experience that is indescribable, even with a dictionary at hand.

     I found your address on the Internet; I hope it is the appropriate address to send a letter to. Please send back a reply and let me know that James has received the letter.

     I guess I could say that I am writing for a lot of reason; but mainly I am writing to get my purple cape back. It has been almost a year now, and I am starting to miss it. I was too startled to notice he was walking away with it... how often do you meet an idol? So, if you could please mention it to him when you see him. My address is at the top of the letter; I will gladly pay the postage.

     If you could send me information on his fan club, with an autographed picture (preferably, I will accept anything he wishes to autograph), I would be most appreciative. If he finds the cape, you can have him sign that... maybe write on it, "Kid's got soul". How long has James claimed he had soul? I am sure it is something you have to earn... which he has; he is the hardest workingman in show business.

Soulfully Yours,

Name Used


ps. When all is said and done, please do not reveal my secret identity to anyone.