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Richard Zelade's avatar

Now I want to read the reviews.

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Chuck Prophet's avatar

Calls his parents to ask how the old oak tree in the backyard is doing? I could see that. I mean...

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Dan Emerson's avatar

that comment about a hand clamped over one eye (in order to see straight) really struck a chord with me as a former (thank god) drunk and long-time music writer. another great column

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Steve Dillon's avatar

a lot of honesty written here I can identify with I lost a job or 2 from the drink in Austinland and lawyer fees and the like -to still be here listening to music and reading about it I had to quit alcohol which I did over 20 years ago -Willie had it over alcohol in my opinion and still does but I enjoyed your coming clean about what alcohol can and does do in your business (as in every business if one is an alcoholic)cheers ,SD

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Jon Hershey's avatar

I can attest to his disike of marijuana smoke. I saw him at the Greek Theater in California and he stopped a song in the middle of playing it and complained about people smoking pot up near the stage, and actually threatened to walk off if they didn't quit it

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