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