Using batkins' pearl of wisdom...

#tested - works for me (win2k)
use Win32::OLE qw( EVENTS );

my $lovespeak = new Win32::OLE( "{EEE78591-FE22-11D0-8BEF-0060081841DE
+}" ) or die "$!";

my $self = 'Monk'; # you
my $chicks_name = 'Chick'; # her

my @cheese = (
"hey $chicks_name\n\n I hope everythings going well today.\n I just wa
+nted to drop you a line.\n\nLove always,\n\t$self", "Baby,\n I just w
+anted you to know how much I love you. Youre great!\n\nLove,\n\t$self
+", "I've been thinking about you all day. I can't wait to come home t
+o you.\n talk to ya later,\n\t$self",
);

my @subjects = (
"hey babe...",
"just wanted to say hi...",
"oh I love you...",
);


my $random = int(rand($#subjects));
my $say = $subjects[$random];
$random = int(rand($#cheese));
$say .= $cheese[$random];


$lovespeak->Speak($say);
while( $lovespeak->{Speaking} ){
       Win32::OLE->SpinMessageLoop();
       Win32::Sleep( 100 );
}
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Nothing says "I wuv you" like a robotic voice!

"What is this emotion you call 'wuv'?"
"Surely you mean, 'love'?"
"No, 'wuv', with an Earth double-u."
"This confuses and enrages us!" -Futurama

Happy St. Valentine's Day.

Update: removed the "+ 1" from the int rand.

John J Reiser
newrisedesigns.com