Because they think they'll be the exception who can walk away from it.
Just ask many of the residents of Willimantic, CT. Heroin capital of the northeast.
Duke wrote: I mean, I know why it's 'fun' and I know why it's addicting - what I can't imagine is how anybody in the civilized world **doesn't** know it's a long, nasty, one-way trip before they even touch it the first time. Yet they still do.
Curmudgeon wrote: Kurt Cobain could have been and done so much more.
I kinda knew the man and I sort of doubt that. He started out as a shy, passive agressive shiny happy person and became more of a jerk as time went on. The last time I saw him was right before teen spirit though, I doubt fame and fortune would have made him nicer.
He once threw a punch at me because I asked his girlfriend to stop interupting my bands show. I mean really?
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In reply to ditchdigger:
I fail to find this surprising. Not to say many artists wouldn't act this way.
For a good look into Heroin / drug addiction, read Keith Richard's autobiography "Life".
For a lot of musicians Heroin / hard Drugs are more about keeping the motor running and sustaining, rather than getting high or having a good time.
It is a shame about Winehouse (although not surprising) I enjoyed her music. Almost like a modern day Billie Holiday.
Joe Gearin wrote: are more about keeping the motor running and sustaining
Ya, ok, that makes me have soooo much more sympathy for them. "rolleyes smilie goes here"
I guessed right on what the next slide in this progression would look like. Too bad. She had a great voice.
Autopsy came back inconclusive according to CNN. I however believe it was a case of mistaken identity. You see, He-Man slayed her, under the impression that she was Skeletor.
mndsm wrote: Autopsy came back inconclusive according to CNN. I however believe it was a case of mistaken identity. You see, He-Man slayed her, under the impression that she was Skeletor.
Dude... seriously... Skeletor was ripped and admired by two headed whatcha-ma-callits everywhere for his awesome physique.
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