June

• Dear Phish:

  In a previous newsletter you mentioned that after a certain point in time you were able to quit your day jobs and pursue music as a full time career. I was wondering what some of those day jobs were?

  Josh Bokelman
  Dear Josh,:

  Day Jobs:
  
  Trey: screened t-shirts and corrected SATs;
  
  Page: painted white chocolate patches on brown chocolate cows;
  
  Fish: sewed maternity bathing suits;
  
  Mike: pretended to manage the band.
• Phish:

  Who is Mister Minor? Does he actually have any significance in your lives.

  Love, Dave
  Dear Dave,:

  "Mr. A. Minor" lived in a house that Page, Fish and I lived in - before us. That's why we got his junk mail. One letter ended, "Thank you Mr. Miner."
  
  - Mike
• PHISH!:

  I just hear your new song "Down With Disease". It sounds nothing like you - you are musicians, great ones at that, and I never thought you would ever sell out but when I heard that song I couldn't help but wonder - you guys are so very special to me and to see you publicizing something that's totally not like you makes me want to cry - is that really you playing Down With Disease or is this some sick joke?

  confused in Tennessee
  Dear Confused,:

  You say "Please don't ever change" but the definition of Phish has been change. So, you are asking us not to be Phish. Why do this to us? We think "Down With Disease" is one of our best songs to date. We had so much fun in the studio. It's great to sound like something different each year. Thanks for sharing your concerns. Why do people fear change?
  
  -- Mike Gordon
• Hey You:

  I recently got the full color Schvice and I'd like to say, even though I'm a flaming heterosexual, I admire the bulge in the beach photo. It's becoming.

  Brahashnu Malekvi VI
  Dear Brahashnu:

  The bulge lives.
  
  --MG
• Dear Fellows,:

  So again I am offering you my loyal services. Roadie, personal chef, personal assistant, fan mail. Yeah, fan mail would be a great way to meet cute people. My wag is low as the worth of work would be high. I would love to help folks listen to you guys! And plus I'm a dual national w/ Can./Am. citizenship

  Aron R. Harris
  Dear Aron:

  You'd be molten.
  
  -Page
• Dear Phish:

  Because of my lame excuse for a name my friends have had trouble coming up with a nick-name for me - something I have always longed for. I was wondering since you seem to have no problems coming up with nicknames for others if you could help me out.

  Thanks, Amy Caygill
  Dear Amy:

  How about "Wheelitzo"
  
  --MG