Noted Without (Much) Comment

Is Bono branching from fronting U2 and all his other activities to motivational speaking? We're sure not sure how to interpret this event:

Nation's Capital Distinguished Speakers Series

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2006 - Bono

The Future in Front of Us: Living a More Involved Life

Award-winning lead singer and front man for U2, one of the most successful and highly regarded rock bands in history, Bono uses his immense popularity and influence to draw attention to the crises of poverty worldwide and HIV/AIDS in Africa. Gaining access to the world’s most powerful politicians he has almost single handedly drawn public attention to debt burdens in the poorest of countries, helping to get wealthier nations to forgive billions of dollars of debt. He also works tirelessly to build greater worldwide response to the HIV/AIDS pandemic facing Africa. Join this legendary rocker and extraordinary activist for a powerful evening focused on the impact one can have by choosing to live a more purposeful life.

We hope the last few words in the promo don't indicate that Bono is getting into this.