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Okay, so here's the deal. A lot of my friends and family know how much I love the turtles, espically Raphael. I get more negative comments then good like the whole aren't you too old crap. Whatever. Anyway: so one day not too long ago I get an email. Now, the name in the email itself catchs my attention. It's Josh Pais. Turtle fans know who this guy is. He's the original Raphael both voice and actor in the suit. Anway: I get really excited and I'm thinking how in the hell did this guy get my email. Then I remember I go to a ton of turtle websites, mostlys ones that deal with Raph. I even emailed him on the official turtle fav, the character not the actor. I know he's not real but I was bored and wanted to have fun. Anyway: so I start to read the letter. It's basically one thats asking me if I want to be the president of a Raphael fanclub but I have to say how responsible I am and list off a number of people who have witness such things and I'll be honest I'm really not that responsible. Anyway: it sounds more like a resume then an honest cool letter from an awesome guy (at least I think Josh is awesome). So, after I admit to him that I'm not responsible, I don't get anything back, at all. Which you think someone would write back to that because you are being honest with yourself and the other person.

Anyway: I've tried to find an offical page for Josh and haven't come across any yet. I want to see if he has an email so I can personally ask him myself if that was him. Personally, I think it's one of my friends playing with my head, which is sucks because this person isn't only messing with me, he's messing with Josh and I don't think thats cool at all.

Oh, and I should note that who ever did send this email spealt Raph's name wrong. They spelt it Ralph. I've known a few Raph fans to do that but still you would think the guy who played him knows how to spell such a simple thing as his own character you know? Also: I've been thinking that no actor big or small would put their own name in their email address because that's really stupid. I think Josh is a little bit smarter then that.

However, part of me wants to think its from him because I've talked to a few other Josh/Raph fans and they all said nice things about him like they wrote him themselves and got a nice note back in return but it wasn't like the length mine was.

Edit: here's the actual letter: I am writing you because I have been told that you are a huge fan of TMNT, and in particular, a fan of mine. I am so blessed to have great fans like you, and the legion of Rafael fans is strong throughout the world. Actually, though, I do not have a fan club in Central Virginia, and I would very much like to have one started. If you are interested in being president of this fan club, please reply and let me know. I would be proud to say wuu-huhu-ho! if you would be president of the fan club. I can't wait to give you the details. Thanks in advance because you really kick shell! Josh Pais

Keep in mind he knew my full name and how to spell my last name and trust me I have one of those weird last names thats easily mispelled by others.

It sounds suspicious, and at the risk of humilating yourself, I wouldn't contact Mr. Pais in regards to that e-mail if you ever do find a real address for him. I think your friends are pulling a little prank on you.

Sorry, but i gotta say it's a horrid, cruel joke. I love Raph as much as the next gal, but that stuff just doesn't happen.