Who I am - Pete Townshend

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10-05-2013, 08:27 PM

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MN81713

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Originally Posted by Dee74

noones forcing you to read the book or the thread MN.

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I understand that, and sober (finally) for over 24 hours, do not wish to debate, just found it sick to my stomach that people would actually admire, request, refer, etc. a child molester...where do they do that at?? I know no one is forcing me to read, buy or look at this thread...I was thinking of the children.....as usual, they deserve a voice? Don't you think?

10-05-2013, 08:29 PM

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I've already explained my position.
I'm disappointed you feel the need to derail the thread.

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10-05-2013, 08:32 PM

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Sorry...will not give anymore feedback. Again, to be clear, was only speaking for the children. I will not post to this thread again,,,,

10-05-2013, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Dee74

I loved The Who and was always interested in Pete Townshend's struggle with alcoholism and substance abuse, and his honesty in sharing it.

He's written an autobiography called Who I Am.

He details a relapse which I thought 'd share:

This thing, this insanity, is relentless, guys.

Pete got sober again in 1994 and as far as I know has remained that way ever since.

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I've got to read this Dee.. but I'm not clear on this paragraph...maybe I'm a bit thick tonight. Was the drink of beer that he took the beginning of a relapse? I'm asking because he swallowed the beer, didn't drink anymore, then went to his room to pray, thanking God because: 1. He was happy he found alcohol again or 2. He was happy he didn't drink anymore.

???
Thanks Dee
P.s. I'm buying Linda Rondstadts autobiography on Amazon tonight.