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GENE Gets Money RosesFrom: Karen Leonardi Posted: July 22, 2008 My husband and I recently had the opportunity of meeting Mr. GENE SIMMONS in person at his book signing at Barnes & Noble in New York City. In my opinion, my husband Bob is the #1 Fan for both GENE SIMMONS and KISS. Our basement is proof of that - GENE SIMMONS/KISS from top to bottom. I more or less went along for the ride - mostly for giggles - to see what is the fascination for GENE SIMMONS and also to wish him a Happy 59th Birthday as our birthdays are close in proximity (we're ten years apart though). I even came up with a bright idea to get Mr. Simmons a gift even though my hubby thought it was a lame idea. A lot of detail went into it, it was roses made from money - which seem to be his favorite (along with wealth, as he loves money). The roses were wrapped with a bow, black and white with jewels (I think everyone could pretty much figure that out). To my astonishment when he opened the gift he was like a little kid on Christmas morning. It definitely had the wow factor and he even took the glasses off to get a closer look. He spoke constantly - not his usual conservative voice - he was amazed. I don't know if it was that it was money or how they were made into roses, but I was just as surprised, as you often hear how great a person is, but once you meet them, they're not like that at all. It was definitely the opposite here, Mr. Simmons is 100% kind and considerate and appreciative of all his fans. 
Here are pics of my husband (who is still walking on Cloud 9) with Mr. Simmons along with Mr. Simmons and the money roses. I've been wondering since Mr. Simmons was so thrilled with the roses, when was the last time GENE SIMMONS received Birthday Money and how old was he at the time.To sum up the day and the entire ordeal: it was priceless and a very treasured memory. |
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