text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_name_39 (lifetime_india_distributor_share VARCHAR, year INTEGER)
  ### Question:
  What is the total number of Lifetime India Distributor share earlier than 2009?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(lifetime_india_distributor_share) FROM table_name_39 WHERE year < 2009