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My heart is so full and my eyes are so moist, I can hardly breath. During the early to mid-eighties, INXS entered my life and I was never the same again. I too am a singer/songwriter and poet and I remember the first time I saw the band on MTV. I was a teenager, in a blah sort of mood, and suddenly there was Michael's face, close-up to the camera. The first thing I remember feeling at that moment was how warm and emotional his eyes were. I just gazed at him and felt as if I knew him. I quickly lavished myself with every album I could find of INXS and soon became one of the most devoted and loving fans they will ever have. Fortunately, years later I finally met the band by accident in NYC during the “Calling all Nations tour - summer 88'. Michael, being the front man, was ofcourse the most in demand by the fans. When I finally met him, I could feel how real and charismatic he really was and posessed such a boyish quality about him. His soft spoken voice made him even more adorable. He was never just a rock star in my eyes. I met the band several times again until 1993 when they played at the “Academy” in NYC. I gave Tim Farriss my first demo and he showed his appreciation by giving me the most loving hug. I met Michael the very next afternoon in front of the hotel the band stayed in as I was to have lunch with a friend who worked there at the time (never for one moment believing it would be my last time seeing him in person) for a quick photo. I remember, the tour bus was behind me and out comes Michael with his usually dishevelled hair, wide bottomed denim trousers and a denim jacket wearing his funky prescription sunglasses. I wanted so badly to tell him how much he enriched my life as a singer/songwriter and a person, however I was too shy to speak-up. It was raining that day and I lifted my red umbrella so he and I can stand under it, posing for a photo. He not only exuded sensuality, he also exuded so much warmth and genuine love. He felt like a cozy, fluffy blanket around my shoulders. He left me with his God given smile, you know how his eyes just twinkle whenever he smiles and his teeth barely showing like a little boy's mouth with bright, glowy cheeks. I wish I had the courage to tell him just how much he impacted my life with his voice. I felt I really understood him, (only God knows why) and never really spoke of that to anyone. I want to tell him now that a shy yet talented girl in NY loves him and misses him terribly. I also want to tell him that his true loving spirit and giving nature was clearly felt and understood and appreciated. I was not able to cry at the time learned of his death because I was too angry and stifled emotionally, however, I can and will cry today and in the future whenever I dive into my sweet memories of him or play my INXS albums, it makes me feel good.

Mr. Kelland Hutchence, you have no idea how cathartic this is for me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for allowing me to tell you, his father, how much your son meant to me and so many, many other people. You are very lucky to have him as a son (not had, but have), his presence and his voice left an indentation in my heart while he was alive. Now, his spirit lives for me. There's a lovely spot in my heart for Hutch. I know he's watching us down here with that adorable, childlike, twinkley smile of his. I look forwad to jamming with him when I reach paradise (not for many years, ofcourse) Until that time, we should continue to celebrate his life and legend as we move ahead with our lives. He knows who his friends really are.

My heartfelt gratitude to you, the Hutchence family and everyone else who made this memorial website possible. God bless you all, especially Michael's little twin, Tiger Lilly.

Yours Truly,
Katia Floreska