Acknowledgements Those who allowed the Diaries to come through me to life: Dirk Kennedy for working his magic on all the random & crazy sounds I brought up from the underground. Max Schuppert for his tireless artistry in designing the covers, typesetting, exceptional professionalism & makin’ me giggle. Til Turner for expert input on grammar & style and being a joy to work with. Hennig Fischer for braving the underground with me to shoot the cover. Henry Picado for sharing his immense talent as a clothing designer. Tyrone Smith for his coaching talent and musical contributions that often mirrored my musical journey underground. To Pete Bennett for his unwavering support. To Veronica Smith for her expert final proof. To all the photographers who contributed their talent, passion and love of their art to the Diaries: Tolga Adanali, Paul Stetzer, Diana Mejia, Jennifer Thomas, and Harvey Manger-Weil. Jason Hee for his web design. Damian Schoefield for his support and stellar input throughout the entire birthing of The Diaries. Michelle Hotaling and Pete Kennedy for their creative and constructive read-throughs. Susan Gordon-Clark for her phenomenal cold reading skills. Kitty Werner for sharing her business savvy, Hector Rodriguez, Jr for his support and artistic and professional guidance throughout this entire process. Poet Minor for her talent as a videographer and support as a friend. Lyle Puente, Johnny Becker, Kathy Lynn Wood, Erin O’Reily, and Edie Collins at Dig This Real for believing in me. And to Celene Dutzman for her endless support over the past years, always bringing me back to earth when I momentarily bounce off, with friendship and wisdom.