Liner Notes

Celebrity (2001)

If someone were to ask me to use one word to describe my life, It would be "blessed, " so with that in mind, I thank GOD each and every day for the gift of life and the gift of music. Every path in life I have walked down, He has held my hand and watched over me with guidance and unconditional love. There is no greater power than that of His love. Glory to GOD in the highest.

I would like to take this opportunity to recognize one of my favorite people in the world, my grandfather, my buddy, William S. Bomar. Poppa- You're a man's man and I will never forget your smile as long as I live. To all the rest of my grandparents- It makes me proud to see you all smile at my acomplishments. Y'all are the best. To my Momma- No one would ask for a better woman to call mother. You are the most compassionate person I have ever knowm and I love you from the bottom of my heart. Dad- When I was asked who I wanted to be when I grew up, a vivid pivture of you immediately popped into my mind. Not many sons can say that about their fathers and I'll always say that about you. Daddy- I don't laugh with anyone quite like I do with you and when I watch you and the boys together, I remember you and me and it makes me smile. Lisa, you are a great mother, Jonathan, Stephen and I will love you forever. Jonathan- Not a day goes by when I don't think about you, and even though I watch you grow from so far away, I will always be there for you. Stephen- Whaaaaaaatzaaah! Your big bubba loves you soooo much. To the rest of my family- I love all of you and I am nothing without you and your prayers. Renee- Thanks for keeping me in line and cheering me up every time I was down. You love me the mostest! Trace- I can't think of anyone I would rather get into trouble with. You're a midget, but I still love you man.

Clive- We are still here because of you. You have given us so many things but the best thing you have ever given me is your honesty. Thank you for your guidance. To Barry "Motor Mouth" Weiss, Sonia "Bring It Down Productions" Muckle, Janet "My Other Girlfreind" Klienbaum, Uncle Steve Lunt, "Crystal" Claudine, Benny and the rest of the Jive staff: you are the best record company in the world. Thanks for giving us a home away from home.

Johnny- Manager, friend and now husband... if I didn't know you any better, I would think you had split personalities. You are a great manager and an even better friend. I can't comment on the husband part. (I wish y'all all the happiness in the world.) Chicken- Thanks for watching our backs 24/7 and dealing with all the nonsense so we don't have to. Cluck, cluck. Dave "Triple Check" Brown- Thanks for keeping us in line and on schedule (HA HA). You are definitely part of the family. Joe "Mulvius 6" Mulvihill- Thanks for always cheering me up, you are one funny-ass dude and you do your job well. LB- Thanks for all your help with Challenge For The Children and the tour. Theresa- Thanks for always coordinating the "package" delivery and pick up.

A special thank you to Stevie Wonder. Stevie: I've admired you from afar, most of my whole life. You don't know it, but you taught me to sing. It was such an honor to have you play on a song that I worked on. I will never forget this. Thank you for fufilling a small town boy's dream.

To all the producers who contributed their expertise, I appreciate all your creativity. To the ones I had the pleasure of writing and producing with:

Pharell and Chad- I had a blast writing with you guys and I would do it again in a heartbeat. I am proud to be an honorary Neptune. Robin- We came up with a beautiful tune even if, in most places, it wasn't gramatically correct (ha ha ha). BT- Even though you were a little slow on the computer, you have weird dreaded friends with Latino names and everyone who lives in your house likes the dog more than you, you're nothing short of a genius and I will be forever indebuted to you. Thanks for making our song a hit. Brad and Alex- You guys are too cool for school and now America will know two-step. Where's my robot's roast? Rodney- You put the funk in "Celebrity". Thanks for everything. Brian- Next time you sing on our record! Wade- My Dog! Never in my life have I clicked with someone creatively like I do with you. I hope I inspire people like you have inspired me.

All the studios that let us come in and trash your confines, we owe you not just momentarily (ha ha). Big Dog, Todd, Dre, Lonnie, Big E, Tiny, Big Mike, Mo, and Roger (Sexual Chocolate)- It doesn't seem like this ride has slowed down since it started and you are the ones who have made sure we've been safe the whole trip. I am honored to call you my big brothers.

Tim Miller- Thanks for taking care of us on the road. We are cool with each other as long as you don't belly flop on me. Anthony- I don't care what everyone says about you I think you are OK. Dave "the little guy" Brooks- Thanks for banging on my eardrums every night. Johanna- You are my mom away from home. Thanks for taking care of me. To all the rest fo the crew, you guys have worked so hard for us and we won't forget it.

To Kevin Antunes and the best band in the world- When the show sounds as good as you guys play it, it makes it easy to give 110% on stage. Thank you.

A special thank you to Bruce Kapp, Brad Wavra and David Zedeck... now do I get paid for that?

Adam and Helene- Thanks for putting the fires out. Mark S- I love the way you think, thanks for your great ideas. Barry, Helen and Ron- Keep making those deposits.

To everyone at The Giving Back Fund (Marc Pollack, Nina Biggar) and Challenge For The Children staff (Darlene, Ethiopia)- You efforts do not go unnoticed. Keep up the great work.

Pinky- I love you more and more each day and if all this stopped tomorrow, I would be OK knowing that you would be by my side no matter what. I can't breath without you. Don't ever forget that.

JC, Lance, Joey and Chris- I love the way we work together, but most of all I love our friendship and no one will ever be able to take that away.

To everyone who bought this record- Thank you for believing in us still. I hope that after you read this, you listen to this record and realize how much fun we had making it. We owe everything to you. God bless.

Justin Timberlake