Who Am I?

[The Z]

Today is my 40th birthday.

I was born in Windsor, Ontario. My parents separated when I was two years old and my mother remarried shortly afterward. When I was in High School I sang in a local group called "Longshot" that covered Top 40 songs.

When I was 22, my mother and step-father were both killed in a car accident and I supported my two younger brothers and a sister by performing at a local resort in Huntsville, Ontario.

In 1991 I changed my name to an Ojibwa word that, translated, means "I'm on my way" (my step-father was Ojibwa). Since then, I have enjoyed tremendous success, primarily as a country artist but with considerable cross-over appeal.

 

[mudbug]

Is Shania Twain 40 already?!

 

[The Z]

I KNOW !

I was shocked when I heard it on the radio this morning.

Still looking amazing, though. She's a freak of nature I guess.

 

[Andy M.]

She's still a hot YOUNG chick to me.

 

[Maidrite]

Z Happy Birthday to you. Sounds Like you have done well my Friend ! Can we get the board out now ! HAPPY 40th BIRTHDAY MY FRIEND! I HAVE NEVER MET A STRANGER!

 

[wasabi]

Happy Birthday Z!

 

[The Z]

It's not my birthday!

Thanks for the good wishes...

but I posted under the Jokes/Games section because I was playing a game of "Who Am I"?... you know... you give a little biographical information and others have to guess who you are.

I described Shania Twain. It's not MY birthday. It's hers.

 

[tancowgirl2000]

I hate Shania Twain

 

[The Z]

Gee, Tanis. Tell us what you really think. Was she the bully at your school or something? LOL

 

[tancowgirl2000]

Nope.....she just puts on this face of genuine "caring" when she just doesn't...its hard to explain but I lost alot of respect for her a few years ago......I think Ive explained this somewhere before....

 

[texasgirl]

I hate Shania Twain

A kindred spirit !!

 

[The Z]

Fair enough. Just wondering where the passion was coming from.... 'loss of respect' is not the same as 'hate'.

I respect your opinion, though, and don't need an explanation. I don't really have strong feelings about her either way. I just think she looks pretty fine for her age (heck, any age for that matter). I'm not a fan of her music. She only has a couple of songs that I think could even be classified as 'good'.

 

[tancowgirl2000]

Fair enough! I know hate is a very strong word....but well, I used it anyways just cuz I did........how bout a very HUGE loss of respect ect....??? hehehe

 

[wasabi]

Sorry, Z. I need a cup of coffee right now to wake myself up.

 

[middie]

i don't care for her either. it irritates me the way she brags about having nothing to having everything and how she "lives in a chateau for g-d's sake"... her words, not mine.
yeah well so did phil collins and you never hear him bragging about it.

 

[tancowgirl2000]

EXACTLY!!!.....I could go on about this fer ever, but well.....it's along story which concerns Alberta, and....wheres Alix?/?sheesh

 

[Cyberchef]

Sooo.....
Has everyone had an enjoyable summer and what are you most looking forward to about the autumn?

I always notice that when the weather starts to cool Everyone seems to be absolutely famished and I just can't cook fast enough for them!!

 

[wasabi]

I had a very nice summer. I am looking forward to cooler weather.

I think people are like bears. They stuff themselves before they hibernate for the winter. Me, I stuff myself all year long.

 

[Maidrite]

Z, WHO AM I ?

 

[The Z]

Let's see..... big.... purple.... you're Duante Culpepper!