A Celebration


of American freedom tonight. But a realization too—we are so granted with freedom in America that we cannot wrap our heads around it—the American dream is becoming just that—a Dream beyond attainment. It is sad, because the rest of the world looks to us for hope: in music, in politics… in life.

A long, long talk about this tonight (all on film, so don’t worry), accompanied by some grilled steaks and sparked conversation with our friend Zaid. After all this, I am more and more bent on a life of freedom, taking advantage of the fantastic opportunities that I (and most of you all) have been afforded. God bless America, the land of opportunity, now and always (and I’ll explain just why when I’m back). Happy fourth!

John