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Juan1

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Re: Blog Post.
« Reply #30 on: February 24, 2015, 06:55:38 PM »
Tom,

Your show has given me so much joy over the years that I wish I could send some of it back to you.  I hope comfort and happiness find their way back to you soon.
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Cori

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« Reply #31 on: February 24, 2015, 07:29:10 PM »
Tom, I know what it's like to have many people demanding more than one person can seemingly give. I got sick in December from being overworked, stressed, and not knowing when to quit. Please take care of yourself. You are one person who is doing the best he can.

We'll all be here for you when you return. Take comfort in the fact that your loved ones and friends are there to help you. Don't hesitate to tell them that you need their extra support when it's really tough.

Your show has meant a lot to us. Come back when you feel that it will be in your best interest. All the best to you and your family.
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kouzie

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« Reply #32 on: February 24, 2015, 09:19:37 PM »
So Tom...

We've never met. We've never spoken. I've shared a few things over the years on your Facebook or Twitter page, but that's about it. But you're affected my life in ways it's difficult to describe. When I went through a very tough time in my life, The Best Show truly got me through it. I put you and your brilliant comedy on a high pedestal. Often at the end of one of your shows, I am in awe of how smart, quick, and clever you are. Growing up, while my friends were quoting the latest Eddie Murphy bit from SNL, I was countering them with word-for-word reenactments of Battle of the PBS Stars, DiMaggio's on the Wharf, Half-Wits, and Bobby vs. Skip Bittman skits. I was lucky enough be influenced by SCTV growing up and feel the same being able to listen to The Best Show during my adult years.

Reading your blog today has made me sad. I wish there's something that I, we, could do to help out. I wish there was a magic answer to provide you. But there isn't. Part of being human is having to deal with all that life throws at you, as great or shitty it may be. But we have the ability to process and deal with the roller-coaster of emotions and in most cases, come out stronger than before.  I know you've got close friends that love you and want you to share  what you're going through with them. Hell, you're got thousands of fans that love you as well  and would do anything to help.  Use them, us.  Take your time. Do what you feel is best for you, not the show. It'll be there when you're ready. We'll be there when you're ready as well.

Very much looking forward to the Chicago show in a few weeks.

Hang in there Tom.
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Adam in Chicago

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Re: Blog Post.
« Reply #33 on: February 25, 2015, 03:29:10 AM »
For whatever it's worth, we're all pulling for you, Tom. And the show has been truly excellent since its return, as great as it's ever been. Really, truly fantastic work.
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The Gentleman Gh0st

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Re: Blog Post.
« Reply #34 on: February 25, 2015, 12:08:11 PM »
Sending you love, Tom.
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federationofideas

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Re: Blog Post.
« Reply #35 on: February 25, 2015, 01:23:21 PM »
Tom,

As much as I love the show, your happiness means more to me than The Best Show does.  Do what you gotta do, we'll be here to support no matter what.

With love,
B
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bradlay

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« Reply #36 on: February 25, 2015, 02:55:34 PM »
Tom! Harris really made me look at how I relate to some of you guys that I spend so much one-sided time with; I have a relationship with people that don't know my name, but I still really care for you guys and would never want you to suffer for my entertainment. Take care of yourself and know you have thousands of friends who care about you. That's astonishingly fortunate.

Best...
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Crusherkc

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Re: Blog Post.
« Reply #37 on: February 25, 2015, 05:48:18 PM »
Tom, thanks for doing as much as you've already done especially during this sad period you and your loved ones are going through.  As a fan of yours and the show since '07, I'd rather have you find your way though these times and come out of it with some peace of mind to return to it psyched and happy to do it- whether it's a few weeks or months.  There's no point in doing the show if it's adding to your burden. 

Take care and thank you.
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puffskull

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Re: Blog Post.
« Reply #38 on: February 25, 2015, 05:55:43 PM »
Oh Tom... I want to jump on a plane and come give you a hug.
Take care of yourself. We all love you.
Your striving is not in vain, just take the time you need.
The Best of The Best of The Best to you, my man.
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gravy boat

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« Reply #39 on: February 25, 2015, 06:26:54 PM »
Tom, this is another offer of whatever you need. I live in New Jersey and have a super-friendly dog you can borrow.  She'll look at you as her new master if you just give her half a hot dog or part of a bagel. She has no loyalty to me whatsoever but she is very lovable. I do want her back....

More generally, having seen many friends and families struggle in different ways with different results against depression, my advice to anyone going through or seeing someone they love go through it to seek medical treatment (not implying you are clinically depressed and I am a not in any way a doctor) and not try to tough it out.  William Styron, author of Sophie's Choice, wrote an excellent memoir on his battles with depression called "Darkness Visible."  In one crushing bout of depression, he had resigned himself to an impending suicide but a change of medication turned the tide that pulled him out of it.  And listen to "Tears are in your eyes"--YLT. Mucho uplifting.  Okay, I am off my soapbox.

Be well everyone, you and yours.

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Izapunter

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« Reply #40 on: February 26, 2015, 04:46:29 PM »
You take it easy, Tom.  Sending you kind thoughts and wishes for happiness from a huge fan in Australia. 
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Eric Fishlegs

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Re: Blog Post.
« Reply #41 on: March 01, 2015, 12:50:29 PM »
Come back when you're ready. Stay away as long as you need to. We'll be here to support whatever you do. Just take care of yourself.
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PeterMichael

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« Reply #42 on: March 02, 2015, 01:27:41 PM »
Good luck, tommy. :)
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byort

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« Reply #43 on: March 02, 2015, 05:05:11 PM »
I'm still recovering from the depression caused by having had a horribly horrendous flame-out of a call and even I don't wish this on you. Take care.
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fonpr

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« Reply #44 on: March 02, 2015, 07:00:15 PM »
The way forward is with a broken heart.
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