''Condoleeza Rice set aside international politics to spend an evening with rock band KISS.''—AP, May 30, 2008

SUCCESS I think is sweetest
to one who gets to meet KISS.
To shake the hands of rock stars
Creates the greatest bliss.

Not one of all the painted band
Who spoke with me today
Knew I rocked n rolled all night
And partied, everyday

As George, defeated, duckish,
Strains to stoke my fears
The fevered bass of Simmons
Brings this soul to tears!