Billy (vOz) Kapenekas:  

Life Peace; I innocently was born into this life with no forethought or effort on my part. I played a very small role in my birth, having nothing to do with the conceiving, and no control over the choice of parents, of which I have no complaints. As I grew, I gradually discovered the way of things, though at an early age it appeared to me that I was on the other side of where I wished to be. In hindsight, I now recognize that I lacked a mode for creative expression. When venturing deep into my inner being I was not able to effectively cope with my perceived limitations. Lacking confidence and insight I was powerless when I tried to gain admittance into my muse, I was at an impasse. Confused and lost, if I was to survive I had to find a way out. Music was my out; I found my compass, direction, sense of purpose. I joined a group of musicians and formed the band Katmandu. We never achieved any real successes in the music industry, mostly due to our unnecessary excesses; but I did discover that I had a hither to, unknown and untapped ability to create; writing music, lyrics and songs. This gave me a sense of self that I previously had never before experienced. Of course I handled my new found and perceived fame poorly. As it is with most inexperience unbridled youth, I chose to ignore the advice of those who knew better, self deception transported me into a world of false celebrity and self aggrandizement. Encouraged by youthful fantasy I immersed myself in many regretful indulgences. These frolics ultimately caused my loved ones much distress of which hopefully I have atoned, though still remorseful. I continually beg their forgiveness and am privileged to have been granted absolution for past indignities. As time is its own master I matured and found that I was fortunate to survive the turbulent excesses of youth, I persevered and prospered in my imperfect existence. Reluctantly, I entered the world of commerce, picking myself up when fortune looked the other way. Hard work, effort, acceptance and much help from many good folks has been my saving grace. I am pleased to report that I have survived, blessed with a loving wife, a successful business and a relatively wonderful life. Having passed through the exuberance of youth, forgin...Expand for more