Dear Kendall

The following has sustained me on many occasions and I'm more than happy to share it with you, even if it does come from one of Aleister Crowley's (better) mates.

Ahem!!!

"Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence.

Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent.

Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb.

Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts.

Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent."

(Israel Regardie.)

Another piece of advice, from Wigan/Bolton is; "Keep goin' with yer ead down."

I quote this on a daily basis and would advise you to keep charging at the obstacle until something gives.

I read a 'self help' book a while ago which used the following as an example.

Foreign tourist in London unwittingly enters a one way street.

Policeman says "You can't go down there"

Foreign tourist says, "I think I can make it."

It behooves me to say that I'm only trying to stirrup positive thoughts and wishes.