Daria - You really want to do this?
Jane - You know, just because people are cliquey and snotty is no reason not to like them.
Daria - Or hate them.
Jane - Chin up, nose up, let's go.

"The Invitation" - Episode #102 - March 10, 1997 (Written by Anne D. Bernstein)

This month I turn thirty three and I don't know how I feel about it. Should I get a Larry Bird jersey to celebrate? I had my second dream, in a week, about riding a bike with 12' wheels. Should I get more health insurance? Should I ride my bike more? (Yes.) Should I hang outside 7-Elevens and give unsolicited advice? Should I look for a John Tesh tee on e-bay?

Lacking inspiration for this milestone (millstone?), I spent some time researching what some of my favorite artists were up to when they were turning 33 and at 33. There are some definite, inspiring ups and some cautionary downs.

This mix serves as a reminder to make this a great year.

After looking up over 130 artists, these are things I learned:
Jimmy Page was a heroin addict and lost his young son in 1977. The Clash broke up and Joe Strummer started The Clash Mark Two, in 1985. The Police broke up and Stung starred in Dune in 1984. Jarvis Cocker was 32, in 1996, when he and Peter Mansell invaded the stage at The Brits during MJ's performance of "Earthsong". Also, in 1996 at 33, Ian Astbury disbands The Cult. Why do mommy and daddy fight?

Artists born during the same months:
Lou Reed and John Cale in March of 1942
Marianne Faithful and Patti Smith in December of 1946
Billy Bragg and Shane MacGowan in December of 1957
Bernard Sumner and John Lydon in January 1956
David Gahan and Ian Astbury in May of 1962
*Matt Cameron and Mike Bordin in November of 1962
*Beth Gibbons and Robert Del Naja in January of 1965

Dean DeLeo was 33 when STP worked on Purple and Robert DeLeo was 33 while making No. 4. I have great respect for their work on both albums and I needed to mention this factoid. Inspiring? Check.

Honorable "track length is too long, sucker!" Mention list:
(1) John Michael Osbourne (December 1948) "I Don't Know"

I'm with you, Ozzy. "Don't ask me, I don't know."

(2) Tim Booth (February 1960) - James "Low Low Low"

"I'm a member of an ape-like race
At the asshole end of the twentieth century
This film's a thriller of the mind
Will we destroy our homes, release ourselves from the
Weights of gravity
I'll be amazed if we survive"

Si. I feel this too. You can, "Dye my eyes and call me pretty" too. :)

(3) Ben Fold (September 1966) "Your Redneck Past"

"If you're afraid they might discover your redneck past
There are a hundred ways to cover your redneck past
They'll never send you home"

I admit that I can't run away from my redneck past. What step is that? Is this step before or after shaving off my Roy Orbison sideburns?

In conclusion, the only band I have is my three-piece family, so I'll take steps to keep everyone happy and together. I'll be checking in with this mix to see how I'm doing. Happy March, folks.