We became friends as we became a band. Our friendship evolved as the band evolved. It had its ups and downs but it was mostly ups for the four of us. We got along well almost all of the time. Hey! We liked each other and we still do.
I loved my 17 years with R.E.M. but I'm ready to reflect assess and move on...
Perhaps our own opposition to even the level of European integration we have now let alone any more is well known.