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# Exploit My Rush Obsession
- URL: https://www.philsimon.com/free-talk-exploit-my-rush-obsession/
- Published: 2013-01-01T14:00:54.000Z
- Updated: 2025-07-01T18:12:57.000Z
- Description: Yes, I will speak for Rush tickets, airfare, and discounted copies of books.
- Author: Phil Simon
- Tags: Higher Education, Rush, Training

Readers of my books and blog posts know that I'm an obsessive [Rush](https://rush.com/?ref=philsimon.com) fan. I mean, restraining orders. (I'm kidding ...sort of.) Here's a screen shot of page 86 of my fourth book. Recognize anyone?

![](https://i.imgur.com/KjDyGLb.jpg)

So when the band announces a tour, I want to go shows. Lots of shows. To make this happen in an affordable way, I'll come to your organization or conference to do a one-hour talk about whatever you like. I'll waive my normal fee. I'll only ask that you do the following:

- Buy a decent number of copies of *The Age of the Platform* and/or *Too Big to Ignore*
- Cover my travel expenses (flight, hotel, parking, a bit of food)
- Buy my Rush ticket (usually about $160 USD, and yes, worth every penny)

[Contact me](https://www.philsimon.com/connect/) so we can work out logistics. Note that I'm already going to the R&R Hall of Fame ceremony in Los Angeles on April 18th, 2013.

## Rush: Clockwork Angels' 2013 Tour Schedule

Click [here](https://www.rush.com/tour/clockwork-angels/?ref=philsimon.com).