Lollipop Magazine

Prelude to a Lick – The Editor’s Rant – Column

April 1, 1996

Revolution ceased to be the topic of coffee table discussion long ago in Alternatown. There’s no money in being a soothsayer for the obvious.

Prelude to a Lick – The Editor’s Rant – Column

March 1, 1996

I turned 27. Great people die at 27. I’m expecting to live well past 27, until I’m old, decrepit, and haven’t produced anything meaningful in a very long time.

Prelude to a Lick – The Editor’s Rant – Column

February 1, 1996

One of the criticisms is that magazine doesn’t really represent anything. We certainly resent just about everything, but evidently, that’s not the same thing.

Prelude to a Lick – Going National – Column

December 1, 1995

I’d love to tell you it’s been a dozen or more roses making a shitload of copies of Lollipop and then dropping them off he way most people put out their trash.

Prelude to a Lick: The Revenge – Column

November 1, 1995

Maybe we can’t get our assignments in on time, at least we can drive. Quit your bitching about how everyone isn’t like you. It would be a scary world if we were.

Prelude to a Lick – Column

October 1, 1995

People think I’m a mean, insensitive, anal-retentive, arrogant guy. Actually, I’m a misunderstood, sensitive, artist type, I’m just not usually drawn that way.

Prelude to a Lick – The Editor’s Rant – Column

September 1, 1995

I am not of the opinion that close proximity to my house makes you a better band.

Prelude to a Lick – Assholes and Pussies – Column

July 1, 1995

The asshole/Editor is trying to make sure you live up to your commitment and not be such an irresponsible pussy. That’s right, I said pussy.

Prelude to a Lick – Column

June 1, 1995

Yeah, so I lived up to the stereotype last month by showing up late and drunk to judge the WBCN Rumble. I was disqualified. Sorry. Doc Hopper won, by the way.

Prelude to a Lick – Column

May 1, 1995

More writers and artists stormed out, slamming the door behind them. I don’t have the heart to tell them the springs are broken and the door would slam anyway.