An old saying goes something like this: “A sober man wishes he had the courage to express what a drunk man voices, while the drunk man wishes he could just keep his mouth shut and behave like a sober person.”
Of course, that’s not the exact wording…I’ve been drunk for so long that I can’t quite recall how it’s said or written, but the essence of it has stuck with me.
It really is true…although these days, it seems like no one is interested in what I have to say, mostly because I tend to mumble too much………….I guess there’s a reason I’m called Wino, right?
It comes from years of heavy drinking. I have to admit, Keith Richards manages to articulate himself pretty well for someone who has enjoyed as much alcohol as he has.
Now, I’m starting to ramble. However, the next time you find yourself inebriated or sober, it could be intriguing to test out the idea of ‘what a drunk and sober man says.’
And before I forget, I want to send a quick shout-out to everyone who is close to finishing DRY JULY. It’s truly for a fantastic cause. Halfway through July, a friend brought this amazing fundraiser to my attention. As a…well…pretty severe alcoholic, I plan to participate next year. I’ll keep everyone updated through Ozzie News, and you will have the opportunity to sponsor me. Like I said, it’s for a noble cause, and my liver could really use a break. I’ll even create a daily video diary as proof that I’m not intoxicated. It should be quite an interesting sight to witness a man who has been predominantly drunk his entire life trying to be sober while talking to a camera.
But until then, hats off to everyone involved.
