well ive been workin on cutting back on the booze, and i didnt know how it would go, but surprisingly, i was able to do without it socially, while entertaining, etc. the secret lately, for me, has been to focus on something real, such as the content of what i’m presenting artistically instead of depending on the booze to make me an entertaining person. i’m done being an entertainer and im ready to enjoy my art, musically, visually, despite what others think. but i know enough people will like it, that i’m not gonna worry about it either way at this point. i’ve spent enough time pleasing others, and it’s taught me some things, and helped me to be more diverse, but thank goodness, i still have my personal opinions, my preferences, and i know what i want.