SUSIE'S THOUGHTS ON:

THE JAMS BOARD

"I never thought that working at a new company would make such a new impact in my life. It gave me the opportunity to get familiar with the Internet. The first thing I did was look up everything I could find about UB40. Then an angel came to me (thanks Deborah:) and said check out the "Jams Board". Well, to make the story short, I can say I'm an island addict now! Even though I almost never post a message because you guys always take the right words out of my mouth, before I get the chance to say something :) I do try to keep up with all the news as much as I can."

UB40

"Hmmm...where do I start??? Well, guys who keep getting more attractive the older they get :) That's my opinion. Making THE music of mankind and an example for a lot of bands in the world. Staying with their roots, spreading the word that they stand for. A band that is build on friendship and still stands because of it. My kind of band :)"

BEING A UB40 FAN

"Well, two words: MY LIFE!! Because my father is a musician too, I grew up with reggae, soul, and especially the UB40 vibes. So he forced me to love it....no, just kidding :) I can't imagine living without hearing Ali's voice...and jamming with the great grooves of the guys. Having those butterflies everytime when I see them, cheering me up when I'm down and making me more happy even if I'm already in a good mood, whenever I hear their music."

MUSIC

"Like I said before...I grew up with music. And nowadays I can't function without it. At the office, in the car, even when I'm eating. UB40 is at the top of my list, but I also like..Chicago, Jamiroquai, almost all kinds of music."

TOP 3 SONGS

"This is very difficult for me --

1. 'Love Is All Is Alright'

2. 'I Won't Close My Eyes'

3. 'Come Back Darling'"

THE JAMS POSSE

"Well, like Astrid (Poesiemau) said before, I haven't met anyone before who had the same 'Big Love' feeling like me. I'm thankful to the Jams Posse...that I've found such good friends in this short time. Now I know I'm not the only one who's crazy:) It's a shame I didn't fInd you earlier but I hope to catch up with y'all at the next Fest!"

THE #UBJams CHAT

"Great excuse for the high telephone bill :) It's really great to get the chance to talk to each other instead of just reading each other's messages. Personally I'm not always there, but when I am I get such an ache in my stomach from laughing. Can't wait until it's Thursday again."

A PERSONAL QUOTE from Susie

"Appreciate everything you have and every person you love. Enjoy it while it still can."

Susie lives in Holland and is 23 years old. Her chat nicknames are Susie or Suus.