Yesterday, I got an email from the legendary Runaways leader herself, telling me that I was totally wrong and that she worked her ass off on it and that I am basically a complete dick, although she said it in a much nicer way than that. Not only that, but Neon Angel was actually originally released in 1989, and the version coming out this year is just a revised version.

And she's totally right: it was a dick thing to say. I know nothing about Tony and Cherie's process, and it sounds like she really did work hard on it. Clearly, if it had already been released, it is not 100% Tony's handiwork. Also, please note that Tony himself had nothing to do with my comments ... he's a great guy who doesn't have a bad word to say about anyone, and as far as I know, he found the book to be a positive collaborative experience.

It's easy to make stupid comments on one's blog and assume that no one will ever see them, but I realize that it's not right to make fun of someone's hard work without knowing the facts behind the matter. I sincerely apologize to Ms. Currie for my unnecessarily rude statements. For the record, I love Cherie Currie's work, I love Tony O' Neill, and any collaboration between the two is bound to be an amazing read. You can buy Neon Angel right here. And check out Cherie's bio website and her artwork for more information about her many talents.