KIDNAPPED!

 

I’m just saying 

 

The original intent of this post is to address my kidnapping, robbery, and attempted murder on Yorkville Avenue in Toronto, which occurred on July 2, 2002, at 6:55 PM in broad daylight. I intend to delve into this event in great detail shortly. Regarding my book, whether it's memoirs or an autobiography, there's a lot to discuss in an overview before I delve into specifics.

On Wikipedia's "CARDBOARD BRAINS" page, it once stated that "John Paul Young is currently in seclusion," or in other words, hermitage. Although it has been edited out, it was essentially accurate.

 

I have been in seclusion since September 2002. My whereabouts and contact information were unknown, which was my preference. Consequently, when Cardboard Brains performed at the Horseshoe Tavern for THE LAST POGO JUMPS AGAIN in 2007, Cardboard Brains guitarist had his friend and former Cardboard Brains member John "Sandy" McFadyen step in as the front man-vocalist in my stead.

I was untraceable. Rumors on message boards and chat groups even speculated that I had passed away.

Sandy McFadyen performed as John Paul Young with Cardboard Brains at the Horseshoe Tavern in 2007.

For years, I've been hesitant to share my thoughts and experiences publicly, even on Facebook. But now, I'm ready to be bold and express myself loudly, so to speak—I have a lot to share. I have no regrets, and I accept my life experiences as integral parts of who I am.

The exact quote eludes me, but it's been said that we are the sum of the people we've met, the places we've visited, and the books we've read. I embrace my life in its entirety, including the tragedies, challenges, and victories. So be it.

One reason for my "seclusion" was my arrest—six times, leading to imprisonment four times, all without committing a crime.

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