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It is easier to be kind than to be cruel.

never take the easy way out

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It is easier to be kind than to be cruel.

never take the easy way out

Welcome back StonesTod. You were been missed by a lot of us.

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It is easier to be kind than to be cruel.

never take the easy way out

Welcome back StonesTod. You were been missed by a lot of us.

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...about his endurance? That's a strange way to experience rehab...usually kicking and screaming is the preferred method...

"Endured rehab" Makes it sound like he managed to not get sober.

I would think Keith endured rehab...maybe Mick really means it. He might be enduring this tour to help embrace rehab, or possibly rehabbing to have enough endurance for this tour....or...I've lost my place now...

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...about his endurance? That's a strange way to experience rehab...usually kicking and screaming is the preferred method...

"Endured rehab" Makes it sound like he managed to not get sober.

I would think Keith endured rehab...maybe Mick really means it. He might be enduring this tour to help embrace rehab, or possibly rehabbing to have enough endurance for this tour....or...I've lost my place now...

Funny! Glad to see some of us still have a sense of humor.....I have endured a lot of sniping....lol

Makes me wonder if this tour is an extension of his rehab....courtesy of Mick & Keith...nahhhh....

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I think the article is bull. I've seen MT turn down drinks on stage so he can focus on his playing, then sip a pint after the show. Unless there is some unobserved drug involved, MT would not seem to have a drinking problem.

Years ago, when I talked to Mick Taylor after a concert, he was clearly not drunk. He was very friendly and gentle and showed no signs of drugs or alcohol. It was a pleasure meeting him (I do actally not like meeting drunk people, to be honest), and I would have liked talking longer to him if a friend had not pulled me away because he got shy talking to such a famous person. But having to play small clubs whenaou are actually one of the world-class guitarists certainly does hurt, not at least financially.

Would it really be possible to get someone off an alcohol addiction within a month?

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It is easier to be kind than to be cruel.

never take the easy way out

Welcome back StonesTod. You were been missed by a lot of us.

I miss GRTWTRBNR, or something...

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Would it really be possible to get someone off an alcohol addiction within a month?

You're never "off" alcohol addiction. You're an alcoholic for life, and it's a constant battle. You have to win the battle every day of your sobriety.

You can certainly stop drinking alcohol after a month of rehab. It's staying off that is hard. Pretty much the worst possible environment to be in for someone who has just kicked a habit (alcohol or otherwise) is a rock and roll tour.

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It is easier to be kind than to be cruel.

never take the easy way out

Welcome back StonesTod. You were been missed by a lot of us.

I miss GRTWTRBNR, or something...

i just realized GRNRBITW stands for "greediest rock and roll band in the world". very clever.

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Would it really be possible to get someone off an alcohol addiction within a month?

No, and that goes for any addiction actually. Its also about mind set, environment, the friends you choose, etc etc.
Playing the guitar a lot is a good therapy though.

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Why he revealed this is beyond me. He's is own public relations nightmare.

I like him more, refreshing honesty.

Me too, treacles.

Let his guitar do the talking. Please.

You're free to not read the articles or posts

So are you.

I'm not the one complaining...I even enjoy slapping you around a bit!

Enjoy!

I was going to jump in here since I was part of the original conversation, but I'll just leave you two alone now.

"silence is golden", Mick's own words, latebloomer.

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Why he revealed this is beyond me. He's is own public relations nightmare.

I like him more, refreshing honesty.

Me too, treacles.

Let his guitar do the talking. Please.

You're free to not read the articles or posts

So are you.

I'm not the one complaining...I even enjoy slapping you around a bit!

Enjoy!

I was going to jump in here since I was part of the original conversation, but I'll just leave you two alone now.

"silence is golden", Mick's own words, latebloomer.

So is knowing when threes a crowd, svt22.

Why would he need insurance? If he's ill or can't play for whatever reason the show will go on so it's not the same as for the core members.

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It is easier to be kind than to be cruel.

never take the easy way out

Welcome back StonesTod. You were been missed by a lot of us.

I miss GRTWTRBNR, or something...

Everything has its price, Dandy.

I'd love to see a serious debate between GRNRBITW and StonesTod

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Why he revealed this is beyond me. He's is own public relations nightmare.

I like him more, refreshing honesty.

Me too, treacles.

Let his guitar do the talking. Please.

You're free to not read the articles or posts

So are you.

I'm not the one complaining...I even enjoy slapping you around a bit!

Enjoy!

I was going to jump in here since I was part of the original conversation, but I'll just leave you two alone now.

"silence is golden", Mick's own words, latebloomer.

So is knowing when threes a crowd, svt22.

Second person singular, as far as TF is concerned. Join the party.

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Why he revealed this is beyond me. He's is own public relations nightmare.

I like him more, refreshing honesty.

Me too, treacles.

Let his guitar do the talking. Please.

You're free to not read the articles or posts

So are you.

I'm not the one complaining...I even enjoy slapping you around a bit!

Enjoy!

I was going to jump in here since I was part of the original conversation, but I'll just leave you two alone now.

3 ain't a crowd here, but I fear this diatribe has run it's course!

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(I do actally not like meeting drunk people, to be honest),

i'm in the will rogers camp...never met a drunk man i didn't like.

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(I do actally not like meeting drunk people, to be honest),

i'm in the will rogers camp...never met a drunk man i didn't like.

is that cuz you roll him in the alley?

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(I do actally not like meeting drunk people, to be honest),

i'm in the will rogers camp...never met a drunk man i didn't like.

is that cuz you roll him in the alley?

i actually never met will rogers

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(I do actally not like meeting drunk people, to be honest),

i'm in the will rogers camp...never met a drunk man i didn't like.

is that cuz you roll him in the alley?

i actually never met will rogers

but you are the same age right? I thought you all hung out in the same bars?

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(I do actally not like meeting drunk people, to be honest),

i'm in the will rogers camp...never met a drunk man i didn't like.

is that cuz you roll him in the alley?

i actually never met will rogers

but you are the same age right? I thought you all hung out in the same bars?

odd, for sure. you'd think if there was a will, there's be a way to meet him.

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(I do actally not like meeting drunk people, to be honest),

i'm in the will rogers camp...never met a drunk man i didn't like.

is that cuz you roll him in the alley?

i actually never met will rogers

but you are the same age right? I thought you all hung out in the same bars?

odd, for sure. you'd think if there was a will, there's be a way to meet him.

yeah, roger that.

Good that Taylor is getting help. Now where's that guy saying that "Taylor is a quitter" ? Like if that is a bad thing.....especially when it comes to Rolling Stones. Even I would have quitted after the early 80s

Good for him . I really respect him seeking help. He has guts to do so. Great guy, great guitar player.

now we have to wait for jagger to seek help.

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Good for him . I really respect him seeking help. He has guts to do so. Great guy, great guitar player.

now we have to wait for jagger to seek help.

Jeroen

I guess there really isn't a good excuse to post unless you can bash jagger.

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(I do actally not like meeting drunk people, to be honest),

i'm in the will rogers camp...never met a drunk man i didn't like.

is that cuz you roll him in the alley?

i actually never met will rogers

but you are the same age right? I thought you all hung out in the same bars?

odd, for sure. you'd think if there was a will, there's be a way to meet him.

Damn good thing you turned down that flight with Wiley Post...

I would be surprised if Taylor could afford a drug problem. He was probably told to lay off alcohol in a general weight loss program. Eat healthier and sweat off some pounds. Dropping booze helps that. I'd guess the band paid for it and Taylor would be crazy not to take advantage of it. Whatever he did for 35 days helped...a lot. He looks much better than in recent years. He has his face back. I was not happy to see him dump a cig on stage. He has had respiratory problems in the past. Smoking is not a smart move Mick. But all in all, I am very happy for him and am grateful for the band's support of him.