I dedicate this to Dave 王傑, the love of my life!  Dave has been the only super idol I admire and adore all these years, he is someone very close to my heart.

I first met Dave up-close in 1989 at the Sheraton Towers Hotel Singapore.  The moment I saw him walked out of the elevator, he just took my breath away, I was totally captivated by his charm and charisma.   It was a dream came true for me to meet this super idol that I have been waiting for.   Initially, I wanted to approach him to shake his hands, but on second thought, I held back and stayed composed, as I wasn’t sure if it was the right thing to do.  I did not want him to feel awkward and I felt I needed to respect his privacy.

As years passed by, I was of course still very crazy about him and I would listen to his songs everyday.  There’s a magical power in his voice, its just uniquely him.  I tried listening to other singers, but I get bored very quickly.  To me, no one can compete with Dave, he is very meticulous when it comes to producing his albums, every effort, precision and emotion are put into his songs, that is why, his songs are timeless.   His talent, passion and dedication towards his music career is phenomenal, he’s just irreplaceable.

In 1993, it was my second opportunity to meet Dave up-close at the concert that took place at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.   Just before he ended his performance, he asked if anyone wanted to go on stage to make a donation to the charity.  Without hesitation, I went to the stage along with three CDs I brought along and he gladly autographed them all, he was looking so suave, standing beside his bike.  When we exchanged eye contacts, I knew at that moment, he will be the only idol that is worth my time following.   He was such a big star, yet he was so humble and sincere, I could tell that he’s a righteous person when I looked into his eyes.  After I returned to my seat, I told my friend that I will love him for the next 50 years, it was like a vow I took at the stadium.

Dave is the only person who can really capture my attention and the only person I can listen to all these years.  My love and admiration for him can only grow stronger.

Years later, I got to know that we both have somewhat similar childhood and a difficult path we went through during our teenage period, I could totally relate to him.   Growing up in such a tough situation, this big brother – almost 7 years my senior, could build such an epic career with his exceptional talent and perseverance, is just totally amazing.  He was my inspiration!   

 

I continued listening to his songs, till one day, I was actually forced to stop listening to his songs, which was ridiculous!  In order to restore the peace at home I had to put away all his CDs.  Shortly after, I fell sick and my life literally fell apart with lots of emotional pain.  I was unable to get out of my pain and was living miserably for years.   I was directionless, I thought to myself, what kind of life was I going through, was it still worth living for... 

One day, miraculously, I saw the stack of Dave’s CDs staring at me, I reached out for the three CDs he autographed for me back in 1993, I held them tightly and I broke down.  How could I have put him aside those years and have forgotten about him.  I then started downloading all his songs to my phone and started listening to his songs again. I relied on Dave’s songs day after day to help me get out of my painful moments.  His songs and his voice just have an amazing healing power on me.  If its not for Dave, I wouldn’t be able to move on to where I am today and may have ended up on the other side.  I have managed to walk out of my pain after years of battle and I am really grateful to him.  Although he does not know me, he is definitely a very big part of my life.

I started to google on Dave and knew that he had gone through so much during the peak of his career, the bad press on him were just so unfair to him. It was also excruciating to learn about the poisoning case that has ruined his vocal cords, my heart shattered.   How can there be such a vindictive person to harm Dave in such a manner, this is just totally despicable.   Fortunately, Dave is a very brave person and he is such a magnanimous man, he did not pursue the matter and has actually forgiven the person who ruined him, taking on all the pain on his own.   I honestly do not know how he could have endured all the agony and the sarcasm, he is really a very strong person and will not be defeated easily.  

His determination and bravery is most admirable, he does not give up on his dreams even in such extreme circumstances.  He is really my role model who has my utmost respect.   How I wish I was able to get to him to be there for him, when he was facing all the challenges and obstacles. 

The latest album that Dave released in December 2018 was another great album.  I couldn’t stop crying watching it on Youtube.  Dave has stepped up yet again to complete this album and I know it wasn’t easy for him emotionally.   I suddenly have a sense of loss, I’m really afraid to lose him, as he did mention that after the released of this album, he will leave the entertainment scene.    

I do not know what I can do for him, so I have put together a montage of his great albums and gorgeous pictures on his glorious achievements, this is what I wish to look at everyday.

In the meantime, I pray that Dave will stay happy and healthy and I do hope that there’s a miracle for me to meet him again soon!

If miracle does happen, I wish to be the one who he can trust and lean on.    “傑哥，你是我永远的至爱, wherever you go, whatever you do, I will be right here waiting for you and this I promise you”! 

With all my heart,

Jess

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