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Yes, I'll absolutely be ordering this book...decades of the good stuff, insider bliss for the reader!

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Another highly fascinating and informative piece. My goodness so it really is try about most or many celebs being bipolar or suchlike. Must admit most of my music colleagues have some sort of disorder that’s for sure and I’m convinced they think the same bout me too 😀 but to me I seem the sanest 😳🤔😀

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Great piece. Familial territory. I was taught by Donner at film school!

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Really? I didn't know that. He must have been a great teacher. I worked with him on five films. Loved the man and he taught me loads (including loads of Yiddish jokes.)

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Just one big bipolar party ??

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I think this is my favourite 'clip' to date Simon. Something here just connected beautifully for me ... I found your reaction to 'the shoes' very poignant. The more we hear about the various characters, the more you reveal of yourself. Great insight as always. Thank You!

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Thank you John

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This story is wonderful. I just love reading your stories. This is real music history and quite brilliant. !

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I’ve often said lack of trauma or trouble in childhood leads to inertia and inanity.

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I'd be interested to know who the kids were/are.

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You are a wise man Simon. I love these perspectives! Thank you!

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Awesome article! Makes me thankful for my traumatic background!

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