you sometimes get genuinely touching requests. This is one of them...

Hello Jonathan,

I am Malte. I work as personal assistant, M.D. and helper for two great young men, Bengt-Ake and Malte. They both suffer from multiple disabilties (handicaps), and their days are full of hardship and hurtfulness since they are unable to move their bodies as they would like to. And they need attention 24 hours per day.

Even though their bodies are dysfunctioning, their brains are excellent. This means they enjoy music, films and follow news on TV and cable. They are very interested in music and especially the type of music that you perform. They listen to your songs through computer all day! Una Paloma Blanca, Loop-Di-Love, Sugar Sugar, Hooked On A Feeling...
They communicate through their computers with me and others. I must admit I love my work. I devote myself into it, a lot.

It happen from time to time they have very dark moments, which is quite understandable. I understand they sometimes wonder why they live their meaningless lives at all. These moments come quite often nowadays. So I try my best to cheer them up as much as I can.

I wonder if you would like to assist me with this, and become a part of their happiness, cheerfulness and gratitude, too.

I humbly wonder if you would feel happy to send them two (2) autographed photos of yours, each (one for Malte, one for Bengt-Ake). This would be a dream for them, especially since you are a celebrity in their eyes (and ears) among the most important performers of today's world.
I will be the one to have your photos framed and placed on the walls in their private rooms, something that surely will enlighten their darkest moments. So the best size would be A4 (8x10") - if at all available, that is.

I convey on Maltes and Bengt-Akes behalf, 1000 thanks in advance to you all. They also wish to give you their best greetings and wishes for the best of luck and happiness onwards.

Respect to you for your outstanding work, and music.


Very truly yours,


Malte.