Kevin Hale/Hale Yeah Press Conference..

Greetings to the HALE'S ANGELS.  Hope everyone is doing well.  This next blog has been in the making for a few weeks.  With all the posts that I do on my wall..and my blogs..I'll get responses or questions that I generally find enlightening and/or entertaining.  Sometimes, I'll get asked the same questions and answer accordingly. Sometimes the same question gets a different answer based on the moment.  However I got to thinking.  What if I held a press conference and answered some of your questions?!?!?!?  So...this blog is going to be, what I think, a transcript of a presser that I would hold for the "media". 

This is not an ego thing..its strictly for entertainment purposes.  However, the questions will be ones that have been recently asked of me...and the answers will be honest and sincere.

K..lets have some fun.


Narrator: 

OK..Kevin Hale is approaching the podium..and is about ready to take questions from the media.  Kevin is also the author of the HALE YEAH Blog.  He's getting situated..and I think we're about ready to begin.

Kevin:

Thank you ladies and gentlemen for attending this impromptu press conference.  I wanted to take the time to answer some of your questions..and hopefully clear the air on a few issues.  Again, thank you for your time.  Lets begin..

Lady sitting in the front row to my left:

Kevin, thanks for taking the time to do this..and for letting me attend.  My first of two questions...why did you start the blog thing?

Kevin:

Good question.  Really, it was about me purging my mind.  I think I have an opinion or idea about most things..and the blog thing is just a way to express myself..in a serious or some type of humorous way..just getting my thoughts across.  In no way do I mean to harm or offend..however, if I do, then so be it.  For the most part..I'm trying to connect with people and hopefully get them to open their mind and think outside the box.  

Same lady sitting in the front row to my left:

Second question..what are you getting out of this?

Kevin:

I don't think I'm really trying to, per se, get anything out of it.  Maybe its the notion that i've connected with someone..and/or simply make them look at things in a different way.  There are times when I'll get feedback that a blog moved them emotionally..whether its laughter or tears.  Thats powerful!  If I can move one's emotions..then I'm flattered..and glad that I wrote the blog.  Next question...you, the gentleman to my right.

Gentleman sitting in the front row to my right:

Its my understanding that no question would be all limits...so here's mine.  Are you gay?

Kevin:

Ha..thought that one would come up.  I've been asked a few times online..so I guess I'll clear the air once and for all.  No..I'm not gay.  Not now..not then..not later.  I'm as straight as an arrow.  Just because I have a soft voice..and soft skin doesn't mean I'm not hetero. I AM hetero..quite.  With that said...do I have gay friends?  Yes.  Do I enjoy hanging out with my gay friends?  Yes.  Does it make me uncomfortable being in their environment?  Absolutely not.  Some of my closest friends I turn to are gay..and I'm quite OK with that.  Here's a line from a song.."I knew he was different in his sexuality..I went to his parties as a straight minority..It never seemed a threat to my masculinity..He only introduced me to a wider reality." 

Without tooting my horn...that's about the confidence I have in me being able to socialize with whoever...respect whoever..and hopefully get the same respect back from whoever.  I'm also confident enough to say that Brad Pitt is a damn good looking man.

I do realize some of this is also about what I write or songs that I post on my Facebook wall.  I have a soft side.  I'm in touch with my inner self.  That doesn't mean I'm craving men..no offense guys. Just being me.

I hope that answers the question.  However, I really do have soft skin..I digress.  Next question..

Lady sitting in the middle:

OK..you say you're not gay.  However, you have been called a "pretty boy".  How do you respond to that comment?

Kevin:

Simple..I take pride in the way I look when I'm out in public.  Trust me..its not the same look I have when I wake up in the morning...or at home hanging with my kids or my doggie.  They are the lucky ones..to see me for who I really am. (laughs)

Seriously, the hair thing...takes me about 15 seconds to do. YES..15 seconds.  I swear. Kids can verify. A dab of gel..and a simple massage of the head..and the hair is done in no more than 15 seconds..really.  From the type I start the shower..to the time I'm ready to leave the house...20 minutes tops.

Do I want to look my best when going out "out"?  Absolutely.  Who doesn't.  However, when I go Krogering..I'll put a ball cap on..backwards..before getting decked out. 

Next question..

Gentleman in the middle:

What do you do for fun..as in YOUR time?

Kevin: 

Right now..my Friday nights..during the summer is coed softball.  That's my time..and my time to hang with some close friends.  Been doing that gig for the last 10 years.  Good times. 

My other thing..live music.  I've got friends who play locally and I go see them every chance I get.  That whole atmosphere is just electric.  Good music, good people and of course good beer.  Its just another to hang out with people that you don't see every day.  Good stuff.

Next question..

Lady sitting to my left:

Can you clarify your current personal status?

Kevin:

That's easy.  Just check my Facebook.

Same lady sitting to my left:

We did...it doesn't say.

Kevin:

Oh yeah..there are some things I'd like to keep private.

Same lady sitting to my left:

Are we to take that as you are indeed in a relationship?

Kevin:

OK..for the record..I am not in a relationship.  The last one ended a few months ago (and continued thanks to those who still questioned me about that one).  Right now..my focus is me.  This is one time that it's "all about me".  I mean that in a good way.  I'm trying to find me..and get me going in the right direction.  I've been blessed to get reconnected with those from my past. That's been special.

Are there some more special than others?  Absolutely.  They know who they are.  I can't imagine them not in my life.

I'm also blessed with my core group of friends that I continously lean on for any and everything.  They're the best.  I do enjoy meeting new people..and establishing friendships with them.  You really can never have too many friends.

With all that said..I'm hoping that I am as much of a friend to them as they are too me.  I believe in karma..and really try to practice good karma. 

Same lady sitting to my left:

Will there be another relationship? 

Kevin:

I'm sure there will be. Its just not my immediate need. I feel I'm very forthcoming with everyone who I cross paths with. That's not saying that I have lots of people to chose from..for relationships. Its saying that I'm about having friends..good friends..having fun..and enjoying what life plops in my lap.

When the time comes for the next relationship.."she" and I will know it. 

Thank you all for coming out. I hope this clears up some things. We'll do this again real soon. Thank you.

Narrator:

This concludes Kevin's press conference. We'll see you the next time.  Good night everyone.

Peace out my HALEYUNNS!