I have developed a huge appreciation for Gene Simmons after watching several eps of Gene Simmons Family Jewels and I've never been a huge fan of Kiss and I wouldn't want to insult true fans by pretending that I am. Gene embodies a lot of the characteristics we aspire to as DJ's. What I admire most is his unrelenting self-belief and self-reliance. Yes he's a rock star and that makes getting a$$ a whole lot easier but I get the distinct impression Gene would still be getting all the a$$ he wanted even if he was an accountant. In any case he's self made and has earned every last bit of success and a$$ he's enjoyed over the years.
Take away the cameras, money and fame and Gene still has incredible game.
I watched an ep tonight where Shannon sent him off to a therpay session, ostensibly to talk about his reluctance to marry her. It started as a one on one session with the female therapist and Shannon came in at the end. Gene dominated the session and the worthless, shallow therapist. I don't mean he bullied anyone, I mean he dominated the therapist and his partner intellectually.
Gene didn't need therapy, he knew himself inside out, knew exactly what motivated him and what events in his childhood were reponsible for shaping his adult behaviours. He knew exactly whey he chose to avoid marriage, he described how "relationships" and marriage inevitably lead to feelings of ownership and eventually mutual hatred. Gene's words could have been ripped straight from the SS Hall of Fame or the Book of Pook. He was absolutely consistent in the application of his beliefs, one conclusion led directly to another in logical fashion.
The female therapist and Gene's partner Shannon couldn't even offer a proper rebuttal. They just moved on to other questions without acknowledging the validity of Gene's argument. Naturally there was a lot of talk about feelings and very little discussion about the salient points Gene brought up. Not surprising really, but I thought a professional relationship therapist might be more in tune with reality.
On another note, It's very instructive to observe how those closest to Gene (his family) are constantly trying to bring him down, they mock him ceaselessly, despite the fact that he makes their very comfortable lives possible. But Gene, like a true DJ is indomitable, he never falters, he never lets those weaker than him bring him down, he knows what he's achieved, he's calm and strong in the face of it all.
It's so very clear that Shannon and her sister mock Gene because they're very, very insecure. Gene could leave at any time, they know it and they know Gene knows that.
I also like the fact that even though Shannon is a ball-breaking b!tch who likes to order Gene around he just calmly goes and does his own thing regardless.
Yeah, just a little man-crush you could say.
Does anybody know if Gene is still f@#$king other groupies?
Any other thoughts on why Gene is or is not a good example of a DJ?
Take away the cameras, money and fame and Gene still has incredible game.
I watched an ep tonight where Shannon sent him off to a therpay session, ostensibly to talk about his reluctance to marry her. It started as a one on one session with the female therapist and Shannon came in at the end. Gene dominated the session and the worthless, shallow therapist. I don't mean he bullied anyone, I mean he dominated the therapist and his partner intellectually.
Gene didn't need therapy, he knew himself inside out, knew exactly what motivated him and what events in his childhood were reponsible for shaping his adult behaviours. He knew exactly whey he chose to avoid marriage, he described how "relationships" and marriage inevitably lead to feelings of ownership and eventually mutual hatred. Gene's words could have been ripped straight from the SS Hall of Fame or the Book of Pook. He was absolutely consistent in the application of his beliefs, one conclusion led directly to another in logical fashion.
The female therapist and Gene's partner Shannon couldn't even offer a proper rebuttal. They just moved on to other questions without acknowledging the validity of Gene's argument. Naturally there was a lot of talk about feelings and very little discussion about the salient points Gene brought up. Not surprising really, but I thought a professional relationship therapist might be more in tune with reality.
On another note, It's very instructive to observe how those closest to Gene (his family) are constantly trying to bring him down, they mock him ceaselessly, despite the fact that he makes their very comfortable lives possible. But Gene, like a true DJ is indomitable, he never falters, he never lets those weaker than him bring him down, he knows what he's achieved, he's calm and strong in the face of it all.
It's so very clear that Shannon and her sister mock Gene because they're very, very insecure. Gene could leave at any time, they know it and they know Gene knows that.
I also like the fact that even though Shannon is a ball-breaking b!tch who likes to order Gene around he just calmly goes and does his own thing regardless.
Yeah, just a little man-crush you could say.
Does anybody know if Gene is still f@#$king other groupies?
Any other thoughts on why Gene is or is not a good example of a DJ?