This is what the people closest to me think about me. Thank you all for your reviews. I love you all.
"He is a good friend, reliable and there when you need a sholder, its hard not to love him!" From Felica.
"Well, what to say about Scott.....
You are without a doubt the most honest person I've ever met and I highly respect you for that.
You do not pretend to be something you aren't just to make someone else happy. You are you all of the time.
You are moody and irritable.
You are complicated and hard to understand.
You are a great dad to Lee.
You are trustworthy and I am honored to call you my friend." From Erica.
"You like whiskey, especially Jim Beam. You love guns. You like tequila. You love music. You have a fucked up sense of humor but in a good way. You're a good father. You don't take shit from anyone. You don't give a fuck what people think." From Mary.
"Well you are an honest person but you can sometimes be a pushover when it comes to a certain person. Member you told me to be honest. You are a good father to your son. You are with him and that is what counts." From Kristy.
"Scott is a very sweet individual and loyal to his friends. He always seems to care more about others then himself. I really wish I had gotten to be closer friends before he moved to Ohio. I really hope he comes back to SC and we hang out alot more!" From Mouse.
"You seem to finally have your head on straight, even if you're not exactly physically where you want to be in life, you are mentally. You're really wise and understanding. And there for me when I need it, even though we've lost touch a whole bunch. You're silly but know when to be serious. You're pretty much ballin'." From Kitty.
"In my eyes Scott is one of those few people I can talk to no matter what I'm feeling. He'll give it to me straight and I know he cares. The thing I love most about Scott, besides his love for music, is that he's a dedicated and loving father. And no matter the distance, he's always a friend and keeps in touch. He seems like the quiet type so I take it into my hands to try to make him laugh, but when he has something to say he says it. I look up to him a lot and he's a good listener. I'll always wish the best for him. I miss you man!" From Meg.
"i met scott when he was 14 i remember it was in the fall i think first time we met he got a smoke off me second time i got a smoke off him. anyway.......first time we hung out we talked bout music 4 like 2 hour's fav band's guitarst's bass player's etc....scott is one of the only ppl i and my family trust....i would even give him a key to my house..always honest !.......as i am with him.....btw sorry bout you're 18th b day but i was honest to the bone.....first time i saw "fear and loathing".......first one to tell me if i fk up and vice versa....dude you were best with my ex[that's kinda how we met] and you were there 4 me when she died and that still mean's the world to me proved you were a true friend back in the day we had the same guitar but i always knew you were born to play guitar....i saw you break down the "Columbia musik scene"...and not get the props you deserved...........i have always tried to look out 4 you and misti.........i know u always have my back and it's an honor 4 Lee to be my godson! as i will always have his back. you're my best friend dude from the heart" From Doug.
"Well, lets see. I think Scott is an awesome person. And I know that he says that he sucks at guitar, but I think he's pretty badass on it. He's been through some hard times, but his friends are always here to support him with anything. He has a wonderful personality and I couldn't ask for a better friend than him. I love ya Scotty!" From Tiff.
"Your an amazing friend, you've got a heart of gold and you'd do anything for your son. And a great musician." From Crystal.
"yer an amazing person to know, and an even better person to talk to. Easy to miss. and extremly gorgeous.♥" From Brittney.
"well ive known Scott since i was born he's technically my uncle but we've always been like brothers. we have been threw alot of shit together fun times sad times and even out of this world shit!!! he knows what im talking about. we've been high together and gotten drunk as hell together and i even laughed when he barfed but what are friends for lol hey do u remember when we were teens and rolled a cig out of notebook paper? lol but im sure we'll have more fun later on. but about him...... well he's different but in a good way he has an odd sense of humor that most dont probably get, he fucking rocks on the guitar, and in general a good guy that has a need to rock out and get fucking laid lol" From Nathan.
"You are one of the most honest people I know! That is a great quality! You are someone who can be counted on! Anytime I needed you as a friend, you never even thought twice about being there for me!
You are the smartest guy I know! You are capable of doing so much with your life-but you aren't there yet! I know one day you will be- you are just too smart not to!
You are admired for being a single dad! For stepping up to the plate when most guys your age would not even make the first step, or even know how.
You are an amazing musician!!! You are very handsome! :)
I could go on and on about you!
I just want you to know, in case, God forbid, I never get the chance to tell you- I am forever grateful for everything you have done for me! For being my friend!
Anyone who has you in thier life, is truly fortunate!
Luv u honey!
xoxo
Steph!" From Steph.
"Scott is a great friend I appreciate a friend that will tell me exactly what the fuck is on thier mind no matter what. He is honest and to the point & one of the best friends you could ever hope to come across." From Miranda.
"Scott is very complicated. Unless you speak his language. Music is the key to happiness and not only does he speak it but he owns it. I have written more songs with him than any other person in the world and I wouldnt have it any other way. Scott and I are fathers as we joked that we would be. And he is a great father loyal to his son and his friends. No matter how messed up life gets, he admits he is wrong, and tries again. Stubborn, that boy, but that is still my friend for life and if you fuck with him, well, I'll be seeing you soon." From Johnny.
"The number one thing to know about Scott is that he’s completely raw and uncut, always. He has the darkest sense of humor I have ever come to know. He is anything but simple. He truly is an amazing person that would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. He has always been a true friend to me and I find comfort in knowing him. He has one of those rare human qualities- I can tell him ANYTHING and he will not think less of me for it. He is a great father. Sometimes he's quiet and doesn’t say much. When he does feel like opening up, he just makes too much damn sense. On the other hand, I could always look at him, never say a word, and have one of the best conversations of my life." From Amanda.
"Scott is an asshole and very impatient. Whahahahah J/K! Nah! I love Scott. He has put up with a ton of shit in his life and it has only made him stronger. He is a great father and a wonderful friend. He has always been there even though I wasn't always there for him. And I love him for that!" From Lisa.
"Well in a word I'd have to say "complicated"!, whenever you meet him take whatever you think and flip it 180 degrees and then you might be on target... unless hes flipped it back around on you. You have to know him to know what i mean. but in all one of the coolest kats ive ever known. Hes completely in his own head 90% of the time, when you talk u might think hes not paying attention but what you dont know is that hes listening to you and the conversation in the next room and thinking of some other random topic all at the same time, yet when you ask him to elaborate hed say "yEp", lol, His intelligence is under-rated, and he likes it that way. Because his knowledge is his power and you wont know he even has it till it hits you in the face, which makes him very dangerous if you cross him, hes always taking mental notes and filing them away, just once id like to get my hands on one of those filing cabinets in his head, But if i did id probably find out im dead wrong bout all this, lol, and so would all of you!!....Like i said "COMPLICATED" From Daniel.
"well, where do i start!!! lol! we had been together since i was 12. Scott is very misunderstood sometimes. He doesn't have that much confidence, but he should! He is a great guy. He has a wonderful head on his shoulders and he could have alot going for him! he is the best father ever. although we might not have made it work as a couple, we are still the best of friends.
so for anyone who has anything negative to say about scott, you will still have to answer to me!!!" From Misti.
"You're scrawny little bastard that I grew up with. We grew up practically neighbors but we walk two different paths of life that happen to cross... very often XD. You're loyal to your friends to the end, and that my friend is what matters most." From Christina.
"what is scott rife to me? hmmm, thats easy!! Scott is a very close friend as well as my ex bf... he is the most understanding guy i have ever met and fights for what he believes in!! i've never known him to give up unless he knew he could look at himself in the mirror and know that he did EVERYTHING he could possibly do! I respect him more then most! He taught me a lot and i know i did the same for him!! :") From Keri.
"I have known Scott for going on 5 years now, Scott is a very good friend and a great guy. He does have his points where he can get a little weird, but anyone who knows him knows thats Scott...and we love him anyway. Scott has a really big heart, and helps people as much as he can. If he considers you a friend, you might as well bet on the fact he'll go up to bat for you no matter what. Scott has been hurt a lot, which I think is very sad considering...he does all he possibly can for someone. Scott is a wonderful guitar player, and can come up with some wicked lyrics. I haven't seen his parenting but I have seen him around my oldest son, and seeing that I am sure he's a wonderful father.
Although he tends to not believe the good in him, and fails to see how wonderful he is...it's our job to make him realize differently...that he is as awesome as we think he is..
I think Scotts only 2 down falls are; for 1...His heart and compassion gets in the way sometimes, and 2 he moved so far away! So in a way I think he sucks...cause moving so far away means we can't hang out when we'd like to anymore...So I miss ya Scott...and we all love you! Hope your doing well, and come home soon wont ya!" From Andalyn.
"i havent really known you but maybe a few years but id like to think we were friends during that time. i followed you to every single show you guys played, hung out with you and Doug, and im pretty sure i crashed at your house a few times. god fucking Bilo. bahhhhhh!!!! anyway to sum up my relationship with Scott Rife....? you are a great person. i agree with everyone else too that to step up and be a single father.... that takes alot of courage. i always knew you were a smart guy and youd be okay in life. its incredible how much things have changed in the last few years and how much things have stayed the same.
i miss you!" From Whitney.
"You r awesome, I know I haven't known you that long but I can honestly say that you r my friend. Its weird but I instantly felt a connection with you. I love talkin to you weither it be on the phone or in messages. I think your a really nice guy thats been through alot of shit. If I hang out with you 1 day & we run in2 that girl that left you & your son, I swear I will jump her, lol. I really don't see how any1 could leave you, much less their own baby. From wat I know about you I've found that you are a very caring, strong, sweet man that I am glad I have had the chance to get to know. I think that you r strong because you haven't given up even though things have been hard on you. I admire that in a person. You are easy to talk to & I'm sure you'd be fun to hang out with. I am looking forward to spending time with you this summer & many other summers or breaks after that. I am glad that I can call you my friend." From Carissa.
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