[CarylB]

My perspective of Meat is that he has many awards, and the one he really values is his precious Grammy, which he earned. I agree completely with those who say he's not the man who'd particularly value an award which is essentially purchased provided youmeet some simple criteria .. that's my view. If he wanted to get his management committee to send off a nomination with the promise of his cheque if selected, of course he'd be entitled to do so. How he spends his money is absolutely his own business, but personally I doubt he'd place significant value on an award gained this way. I think this is the point people are making; not that he wouldn't deserve recognition. I certainly don't believe he'd expect or indeed want his fans to contribute. He probably takes more honour in being a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, a responsibility he takes seriously.

I also don't think what he said was in any way intended to kick-start a collection .. lol, and agree with those who say he'd be more likely to say, "Kids .. if you have a few spare dollars? Please, send them to Painted Turtle!"

His answer on the video to the question asked wasn't "Please nominate me", and imo was more a droll response as he was rushing to catch a plane, because any email to the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce would get the simple reply that anyone can nominate a performer for a star, providing they have a signed promise of acceptance from that person and acknowledge responsibility for the fee.

Caryl