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Dorothea
08-04-2000, 04:23 AM
You have the chance to ask Gord one question on a Radio or TV show.
What would it be?
Frank.
Frank v
08-04-2000, 04:23 AM
You have the chance to ask Gord one question on a Radio or TV show.
What would it be?
Frank.
quote:Originally posted by Frank v:
You have the chance to ask Gord one question on a Radio or TV show.
What would it be?
Frank.
When are you coming back to England?????
Silver Heels
08-04-2000, 04:46 PM
quote:Originally posted by Frank v:
You have the chance to ask Gord one question on a Radio or TV show.
What would it be?
Frank.
When are you coming back to England?????
I'm with you SilverHeels. It must be "when are you coming back to England"
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"some people join the party, and others say goodnight"
A Painter
08-04-2000, 06:09 PM
I'm with you SilverHeels. It must be "when are you coming back to England"
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"some people join the party, and others say goodnight"
charlene
08-04-2000, 07:27 PM
I would ask him to set aside his humbleness and tell me if he really, really understands the impact his music has had on people and how it makes him feel deep inside his heart. He doesn't look at his career and accomplishments in that way very much and it's because of his humility I believe. He does know his music is good and has stood the test of time and always will but I mean the impact on each and every person who loves his stuff.
Char
charlene
08-04-2000, 07:27 PM
I would ask him to set aside his humbleness and tell me if he really, really understands the impact his music has had on people and how it makes him feel deep inside his heart. He doesn't look at his career and accomplishments in that way very much and it's because of his humility I believe. He does know his music is good and has stood the test of time and always will but I mean the impact on each and every person who loves his stuff.
Char
gathrb
08-04-2000, 11:10 PM
Frankv:
MuchMoreMusic had a number of good questions that were answered by Gordon...
1. Question: Gordon's opinion of the state of Canadian music today(i.e. Canadian Heritage)?
Answer: Great down east music[did not mention any specfic bands]
2. Question: Which song best describes your personality?
Answer: A Painter Passing Through
3. Question: What other jobs did you have?
Answer: Worked in a plant, drove a truck, worked in a bank, back-up singer/dancer
4. Question: What song did you sing yourself to sleep with when little kid?
Answer: Song from Sunday School
5. Question: Other guitarists that influenced your style?
Answer: Merle Travis, Red Shea
6. Question: What song do you enjoy singing the most?
Answer: Songs that stand the test of time...In My Fashion
7. Question: What gave you the confidence to perform?
Answer: I wasn't shy about it, finding the work [was the problem]
8. Question: Can I call you "Gord"?
Answer: Call me anything, except don't call me late for supper(lol)
9. Question: Do you mind other people covering your songs?
Answer: Can't complain, many wonderful versions
10. Question: Favorite musical experience?
Answer: Visiting Mt. Rushmore http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif
11. Question: Will you ever stop singing?
Answer: Retire? I'll carry on as time permits...mandatory retirement age is coming up???lol
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My question for Gordon would be "How do you remember all the words to the songs during your performance? Do you use a tele-prompter?"
I know this question was asked to Bob Dylan, and he answered that it was easy because he wrote 'em all! Yet, I've heard "...Edmund Fitzgerald" over 250 times, yet I couldn't remember the whole song if my life depended on it! How do you stay focused to remember all the words w/o forgetting?
[This message has been edited by Tom (edited August 04, 2000).]
Frankv:
MuchMoreMusic had a number of good questions that were answered by Gordon...
1. Question: Gordon's opinion of the state of Canadian music today(i.e. Canadian Heritage)?
Answer: Great down east music[did not mention any specfic bands]
2. Question: Which song best describes your personality?
Answer: A Painter Passing Through
3. Question: What other jobs did you have?
Answer: Worked in a plant, drove a truck, worked in a bank, back-up singer/dancer
4. Question: What song did you sing yourself to sleep with when little kid?
Answer: Song from Sunday School
5. Question: Other guitarists that influenced your style?
Answer: Merle Travis, Red Shea
6. Question: What song do you enjoy singing the most?
Answer: Songs that stand the test of time...In My Fashion
7. Question: What gave you the confidence to perform?
Answer: I wasn't shy about it, finding the work [was the problem]
8. Question: Can I call you "Gord"?
Answer: Call me anything, except don't call me late for supper(lol)
9. Question: Do you mind other people covering your songs?
Answer: Can't complain, many wonderful versions
10. Question: Favorite musical experience?
Answer: Visiting Mt. Rushmore http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif
11. Question: Will you ever stop singing?
Answer: Retire? I'll carry on as time permits...mandatory retirement age is coming up???lol
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My question for Gordon would be "How do you remember all the words to the songs during your performance? Do you use a tele-prompter?"
I know this question was asked to Bob Dylan, and he answered that it was easy because he wrote 'em all! Yet, I've heard "...Edmund Fitzgerald" over 250 times, yet I couldn't remember the whole song if my life depended on it! How do you stay focused to remember all the words w/o forgetting?
[This message has been edited by Tom (edited August 04, 2000).]
charlene
08-05-2000, 11:07 AM
Tom, my daughter asked me at Mariposa how Gord remembers all the words and that's what I told her - he wrote them so they are a part of him. She rolled her eyes at my philosophical answer and said she thought the words were on the black boxes on the stage in front of him (like a teleprompter)!
It is amazing though isn't it?
She is learning songs with lyric sheets I am printing from Florian's song page. Yesterday she came to me and said there was a wrong word! On the sheet of Sundown lyrics it says "faded dress" not "satin dress" and she wanted to know why GORD was singing the wrong lyrics on the album!!! She's a hoot!
Char
charlene
08-05-2000, 11:07 AM
Tom, my daughter asked me at Mariposa how Gord remembers all the words and that's what I told her - he wrote them so they are a part of him. She rolled her eyes at my philosophical answer and said she thought the words were on the black boxes on the stage in front of him (like a teleprompter)!
It is amazing though isn't it?
She is learning songs with lyric sheets I am printing from Florian's song page. Yesterday she came to me and said there was a wrong word! On the sheet of Sundown lyrics it says "faded dress" not "satin dress" and she wanted to know why GORD was singing the wrong lyrics on the album!!! She's a hoot!
Char
Karen
08-05-2000, 01:15 PM
Char, ya took the words right out of my mouth, I agree, Gord has no idea of how his music lingers with people, I have listened to his music for years and still it has the same feeling if not more than it ever did, Gord is one of a kind.
Rose
Char, ya took the words right out of my mouth, I agree, Gord has no idea of how his music lingers with people, I have listened to his music for years and still it has the same feeling if not more than it ever did, Gord is one of a kind.
Rose
Dorothea
08-05-2000, 04:50 PM
Tom,
I suppose, in the proccess of writing the song, before and after its complete.The words stay with you.
Frank.
Frank v
08-05-2000, 04:50 PM
Tom,
I suppose, in the proccess of writing the song, before and after its complete.The words stay with you.
Frank.
My question to Gordon would be, "How did you meet your wife, Elizabeth?" This is what my husband would call a "Chick" question but I would like to know.
sundownbuff
08-06-2000, 12:14 AM
My question to Gordon would be, "How did you meet your wife, Elizabeth?" This is what my husband would call a "Chick" question but I would like to know.
Dorothea
08-06-2000, 05:20 AM
I dont know if its a 'chick question' but I think the answer would interest both sexes.
Frank.
Frank v
08-06-2000, 05:20 AM
I dont know if its a 'chick question' but I think the answer would interest both sexes.
Frank.
Tom,
Don't you think Gord deliberately avoided some of the questions asked on the MMM show. He seemed to twist some questions and gave answers that didn't directly answer the original questions - clever trick. The best answer for me was the Mt Rushmore one - it cracks me up every time I hear it (and it's a good example of my point). None of his answers showed favouritism towards anyone or anything, except those which were directly about him or his music.
Remembering song words. I've seen many singer/song writers play live and many of them have got it wrong from time to time - whether deliberately or by accident, I don't know. Gord wouldn't do that - he's too much of a perfectionist for that - which I guess is one of the reasons why we all love him so much.
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"some people join the party, and others say goodnight"
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A Painter
08-06-2000, 02:07 PM
Tom,
Don't you think Gord deliberately avoided some of the questions asked on the MMM show. He seemed to twist some questions and gave answers that didn't directly answer the original questions - clever trick. The best answer for me was the Mt Rushmore one - it cracks me up every time I hear it (and it's a good example of my point). None of his answers showed favouritism towards anyone or anything, except those which were directly about him or his music.
Remembering song words. I've seen many singer/song writers play live and many of them have got it wrong from time to time - whether deliberately or by accident, I don't know. Gord wouldn't do that - he's too much of a perfectionist for that - which I guess is one of the reasons why we all love him so much.
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"some people join the party, and others say goodnight"
[This message has been edited by A Painter (edited August 06, 2000).]
charlene
08-06-2000, 10:22 PM
Al, I find that with Gord too. I mentioned somewhere else a while back that I find him to be unfailingly polite, inoffensive and adept at avoiding what he doesn't want to answer with a deflection instead of a denial.
It's charming but I sure wish he'd answer more questions!
Char
charlene
08-06-2000, 10:22 PM
Al, I find that with Gord too. I mentioned somewhere else a while back that I find him to be unfailingly polite, inoffensive and adept at avoiding what he doesn't want to answer with a deflection instead of a denial.
It's charming but I sure wish he'd answer more questions!
Char
Chris M
08-15-2000, 02:25 AM
I'd ask him if I could ask him 20 MORE
questions. And he'd laugh, I'm sure! I once
asked him all kinds of questions, but had
planned in advance and made sure they'd be
the kind of questions he wouldn't normally
hear. After about a dozen questions, I took
a breath and he said, "Got any MORE questions?!" and chuckled and I said, "Yes!"
and blasted away again. He was very patient and funny. It was like a fun little battle of wits which he, of course won. But it was
really fun and interesting.
midnightmisty
08-15-2000, 02:25 AM
I'd ask him if I could ask him 20 MORE
questions. And he'd laugh, I'm sure! I once
asked him all kinds of questions, but had
planned in advance and made sure they'd be
the kind of questions he wouldn't normally
hear. After about a dozen questions, I took
a breath and he said, "Got any MORE questions?!" and chuckled and I said, "Yes!"
and blasted away again. He was very patient and funny. It was like a fun little battle of wits which he, of course won. But it was
really fun and interesting.
Dorothea
08-16-2000, 07:01 AM
Midnightmisty,
What were some of those 20 questions?
Frank.
Frank v
08-16-2000, 07:01 AM
Midnightmisty,
What were some of those 20 questions?
Frank.
WillieMaysFan
08-16-2000, 08:56 AM
I'm not sure I would ask a question. He gets so many all the time, but maybe I say that because right now I don't have a really good one in mind. I'm a perfectionist and if I had the chance, it would have to be a really good question. One that he doesn't normally get asked, not like "What's your favorite GL song?"
Char, I found your question very interesting and definitely worthy of asking him. But even if he decided to beat around the bush about it like he did to many questions on MMM, I think I know the answer. He does know. Just listen to the music, he is obviously not a dumby. The ability to write such poetry I think demands an intelligent mind and the fact that he purposely dodges questions shows his smarts. But he is so incredibly humble that maybe he is a little embarrassed about thinking that he has had such an impact on so many people. For all you humble people out there, think about how you feel when someone says to you, "You're really good at that" or "You're such a good whatever" or "You're so smart". Some people love to hear things like that, but really humble people get a little, or a lot, embarrassed. I think it's that way with Gord. He's not about to walk around saying to himself and everyone else, "Yea I'm a great songwriter and these people's lives are so much better because of me." He's too genuine for that, but really deep down, I think he knows it.
Chris
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"...life is only therapy, real expensive and no guarantees."
- GB
young stranger
08-16-2000, 08:56 AM
I'm not sure I would ask a question. He gets so many all the time, but maybe I say that because right now I don't have a really good one in mind. I'm a perfectionist and if I had the chance, it would have to be a really good question. One that he doesn't normally get asked, not like "What's your favorite GL song?"
Char, I found your question very interesting and definitely worthy of asking him. But even if he decided to beat around the bush about it like he did to many questions on MMM, I think I know the answer. He does know. Just listen to the music, he is obviously not a dumby. The ability to write such poetry I think demands an intelligent mind and the fact that he purposely dodges questions shows his smarts. But he is so incredibly humble that maybe he is a little embarrassed about thinking that he has had such an impact on so many people. For all you humble people out there, think about how you feel when someone says to you, "You're really good at that" or "You're such a good whatever" or "You're so smart". Some people love to hear things like that, but really humble people get a little, or a lot, embarrassed. I think it's that way with Gord. He's not about to walk around saying to himself and everyone else, "Yea I'm a great songwriter and these people's lives are so much better because of me." He's too genuine for that, but really deep down, I think he knows it.
Chris
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"...life is only therapy, real expensive and no guarantees."
- GB
Chris M
08-16-2000, 09:28 PM
Frank,
One that I can remember was if he ever ran across a grizzly bear on his canoe trips.
And his answer was funny!!!! He leaned over
into my face a little and said in that deep,
speaking voice he does in "In My Fashion",
"Nope..... but then again a grizzly bear ain't ever run into ME!" Hence my nic-name for him, "The Rough Tough Creme Puff".
I'm getting a disconnects message! bye!
midnightmisty
08-16-2000, 09:28 PM
Frank,
One that I can remember was if he ever ran across a grizzly bear on his canoe trips.
And his answer was funny!!!! He leaned over
into my face a little and said in that deep,
speaking voice he does in "In My Fashion",
"Nope..... but then again a grizzly bear ain't ever run into ME!" Hence my nic-name for him, "The Rough Tough Creme Puff".
I'm getting a disconnects message! bye!
Chris M
08-16-2000, 10:22 PM
Frank, I'll try to give one each day that I
think he wouldn't mind being shared in public. Like the grizzly bear story.
And Chris is correct about Gord being humble,
very much so. It's so endearing.
Oh, once I asked him if he had a license to use that smile in the United States as he was breaking an awful lot of hearts with that careless thing! He chucked. So did my husband! I didn't think it was a laughing matter.
midnightmisty
08-16-2000, 10:22 PM
Frank, I'll try to give one each day that I
think he wouldn't mind being shared in public. Like the grizzly bear story.
And Chris is correct about Gord being humble,
very much so. It's so endearing.
Oh, once I asked him if he had a license to use that smile in the United States as he was breaking an awful lot of hearts with that careless thing! He chucked. So did my husband! I didn't think it was a laughing matter.
Chris M
08-17-2000, 01:51 AM
Here's a quickie.
I asked him about the ancestral origins of his surname.....does anyone else know that
story? Because it has a story to it.
midnightmisty
08-17-2000, 01:51 AM
Here's a quickie.
I asked him about the ancestral origins of his surname.....does anyone else know that
story? Because it has a story to it.
Janice
08-17-2000, 02:16 AM
MNM,
LOL, How could you leave us hanging like that?!? You must tell the story behind his surname!
Janice
Chris M
08-17-2000, 03:40 AM
Janice,
I was hoping someone else knows, besides me.
I wrote to Florian with the true answer and
also explained the history behind it as it was explained to me. I asked him to consider it for the quiz. But I don't think he got it. So I was going to save it, just in case Silver Heels starts a quiz at her site! First come, first serve!
Janice, what would your guess be? Mine was soooo far off til I got the scoop from the Big Man, himself.
Come on now, Janice.... guess!
midnightmisty
08-17-2000, 03:40 AM
Janice,
I was hoping someone else knows, besides me.
I wrote to Florian with the true answer and
also explained the history behind it as it was explained to me. I asked him to consider it for the quiz. But I don't think he got it. So I was going to save it, just in case Silver Heels starts a quiz at her site! First come, first serve!
Janice, what would your guess be? Mine was soooo far off til I got the scoop from the Big Man, himself.
Come on now, Janice.... guess!
WillieMaysFan
08-17-2000, 08:12 AM
The surname. I don't know what story is behind it, but I listened to a radio interview with Gord and the interviewers asked him if he had any indian in him (which a lot of people might assume with a name like Lightfoot). He replied that it was Scottish. Correct me if you think this is wrong.
Chris
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"...life is only therapy, real expensive and no guarantees."
- GB
young stranger
08-17-2000, 08:12 AM
The surname. I don't know what story is behind it, but I listened to a radio interview with Gord and the interviewers asked him if he had any indian in him (which a lot of people might assume with a name like Lightfoot). He replied that it was Scottish. Correct me if you think this is wrong.
Chris
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"...life is only therapy, real expensive and no guarantees."
- GB
Chris M
08-17-2000, 02:14 PM
Young Stranger,
I'll answer your post just as soon as Janice
guesses over e-mail. I promised her first crack at this one.
catch you later!
midnightmisty
midnightmisty
08-17-2000, 02:14 PM
Young Stranger,
I'll answer your post just as soon as Janice
guesses over e-mail. I promised her first crack at this one.
catch you later!
midnightmisty
Janice
08-17-2000, 07:40 PM
quote:Originally posted by midnightmisty:
Janice,
I was hoping someone else knows, besides me.
I wrote to Florian with the true answer and
also explained the history behind it as it was explained to me. I asked him to consider it for the quiz. But I don't think he got it. So I was going to save it, just in case Silver Heels starts a quiz at her site! First come, first serve!
Janice, what would your guess be? Mine was soooo far off til I got the scoop from the Big Man, himself.
Come on now, Janice.... guess!
I have to ponder on this one for a few moments. I'll be back shortly.
Janice
Janice
08-17-2000, 10:22 PM
Well, after thinking about this for most of the night, I'm no further along than I was earlier. I really have no idea so I'm gonna go with humor and say:
His ancestors were famous dancers and were light on their feet??
http://www.corfid.com/ubb/smile.gif
Janice
Chris M
08-19-2000, 05:30 AM
Janice,
Nice try, but young stranger is correct. It's Scottish. Gord told me that his "people were foot messangers in Scotland l-o-n-g ago, even before horses were put to use" so the name must be ancient!
midnightmisty
midnightmisty
08-19-2000, 05:30 AM
Janice,
Nice try, but young stranger is correct. It's Scottish. Gord told me that his "people were foot messangers in Scotland l-o-n-g ago, even before horses were put to use" so the name must be ancient!
midnightmisty
Chris M
08-19-2000, 06:02 AM
Ok. Here's another one.
I asked him if he remembered where he was and
what he was doing when he had heard the news
about the JFK assination. He said he was in Toronto putting gas in his car and asked me why I asked. And I told him about how all
the other fans I've ever spoken with all have their story to tell about where they
were and what they were doing the very first time they heard him and what the song was.
Well, he stopped tuning his guitar, cocked his head and stared me right in the eyes for the longest time and then asked if I was serious. I said "yes" and he was in complete and total shock!! Complete! He was stunned...
After a minute, or so, he asked me what MY story was about that. He could hardly believe the whole thing, but by the end, I had him convinced! Whew.........
midnightmisty
[This message has been edited by midnightmisty (edited August 19, 2000).]
midnightmisty
08-19-2000, 06:02 AM
Ok. Here's another one.
I asked him if he remembered where he was and
what he was doing when he had heard the news
about the JFK assination. He said he was in Toronto putting gas in his car and asked me why I asked. And I told him about how all
the other fans I've ever spoken with all have their story to tell about where they
were and what they were doing the very first time they heard him and what the song was.
Well, he stopped tuning his guitar, cocked his head and stared me right in the eyes for the longest time and then asked if I was serious. I said "yes" and he was in complete and total shock!! Complete! He was stunned...
After a minute, or so, he asked me what MY story was about that. He could hardly believe the whole thing, but by the end, I had him convinced! Whew.........
midnightmisty
[This message has been edited by midnightmisty (edited August 19, 2000).]
Janice
08-19-2000, 03:54 PM
quote:Originally posted by Frank v:
You have the chance to ask Gord one question on a Radio or TV show.
What would it be?
Frank.
I've been thinking about this and I believe it would be:
Gord, You're music has provided a great deal of solace to people and helped them through good and bad times. Your music and humanity is cherished and revered around the world. As a songwriter and poet, I'm sure most times you turn to your own pen to celebrate happiness and sadness but is there an artist out there that you feel this way about; that you turn to for comfort; that you cherish the way we cherish you?
Janice
Dorothea
08-19-2000, 04:07 PM
Janice,
What a question!!
Who knows, you may get the chance to ask him on 31 Aug.
Midnightmisty,
you have had the good fortune, to have met him on many occasions, we are relying on you for more info!
keep it coming!
Frank.
Frank v
08-19-2000, 04:07 PM
Janice,
What a question!!
Who knows, you may get the chance to ask him on 31 Aug.
Midnightmisty,
you have had the good fortune, to have met him on many occasions, we are relying on you for more info!
keep it coming!
Frank.
Chris M
08-19-2000, 04:32 PM
Frank v,
Well I'm tempted to respond to Janice's most recent post. But I've got a funny one that I'm sure he would't mind me sharing next time. At the moment I'm about to pass out from exhaustion and I want to be alert when posting these little fun stories.
Catch you later everyone!
midnightmisty
midnightmisty
08-19-2000, 04:32 PM
Frank v,
Well I'm tempted to respond to Janice's most recent post. But I've got a funny one that I'm sure he would't mind me sharing next time. At the moment I'm about to pass out from exhaustion and I want to be alert when posting these little fun stories.
Catch you later everyone!
midnightmisty
GDonegan
08-19-2000, 06:28 PM
Hello everyone,
My question would be:
What time should I expect you for dinner at my house on Saturday night?
lol
GDonegan
08-19-2000, 06:28 PM
Hello everyone,
My question would be:
What time should I expect you for dinner at my house on Saturday night?
lol
Janice
08-19-2000, 07:49 PM
quote:Originally posted by GDonegan:
Hello everyone,
My question would be:
What time should I expect you for dinner at my house on Saturday night?
lol
Yeah, and you'll be serving Janice from that cast iron skillet, LOL.
J.
It's bin awhile since the last reply but now I think I'd ask him, (I don't think, I KNOW) if he would be writing any songs or releasing any albums about being in the hospital and staring death in the face. Man oh man I sure hope he does!
It's bin awhile since the last reply but now I think I'd ask him, (I don't think, I KNOW) if he would be writing any songs or releasing any albums about being in the hospital and staring death in the face. Man oh man I sure hope he does!
Wingdrops
05-05-2003, 07:14 PM
He answered one of the questions that I wanted to know.
In April 2002, I asked him if he still played golf (he says that he heard the line "either step up or step back" from his then brother-in-law on the first tee). He does not -- never really enjoyed the game.
BTW, it's patently obvious that the name "Lightfoot" is fairly old -- today it would have to be "Gordon Light-30.48 centimeters"
http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif
2Much2Lose
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"And the laughter came too easy for life to pass me by."
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2Much2Lose
05-05-2003, 07:14 PM
He answered one of the questions that I wanted to know.
In April 2002, I asked him if he still played golf (he says that he heard the line "either step up or step back" from his then brother-in-law on the first tee). He does not -- never really enjoyed the game.
BTW, it's patently obvious that the name "Lightfoot" is fairly old -- today it would have to be "Gordon Light-30.48 centimeters"
http://www.corfid.com/ubb/wink.gif
2Much2Lose
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"And the laughter came too easy for life to pass me by."
[This message has been edited by 2Much2Lose (edited May 05, 2003).]
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