I found out that when I dragged "print" into an event, It allowed me to say "print string". I then used it in the event. I was surprised too.
About that "long way to go", I've narrowed he gap with alice word 2008 final version. It uses loops to compile lists and there's no limit to how many characters you can have. I've also added the backspace feature after trouble with the "remove item from end of list" function. You can download it below:
P.S. I'm working on improvements for your phone book!
'Apple Macintosh' - An anagram of 'Complaints Heap'
M.A.C.I.N.T.O.S.H. - Machine Always Crashes, If Not, The Operating System Hangs.
You're *such* a mac person.