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Is Adam Still Sober?

This topic was started on 2008-04-13 04:13 pm.
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posted by bcgd (Member) on 2008-04-13 04:13 pm quote

We all know the infamous story about Adam missing the gig in Australia due to his partying and the ensuing intervention that followed. I read in "U2ByU2" Adam saying he stopped drinking. I wasn't sure if this was still the case.

I commend anyone who does this. It's been over 11 years since my last drink.

posted by MWSAH (Member) on 2008-04-13 04:20 pm quote

Originally posted by bcgd:
We all know the infamous story about Adam missing the gig in Australia due to his partying and the ensuing intervention that followed. I read in "U2ByU2" Adam saying he stopped drinking. I wasn't sure if this was still the case.

I commend anyone who does this. It's been over 11 years since my last drink.


He might still drink, but it's more a socially accepted way of drinking, like I do (and most of us do). He isn't addicted anymore, I he was, we would notice that, I think.

posted by djrlewis (Crew member) on 2008-04-13 05:19 pm quote

Occasional social drink is my understanding

posted by bcgd (Member) on 2008-04-13 05:27 pm quote

God bless him if he can do it. Heaven knows I can't!

posted by Ali709 (Member) on 2008-04-13 05:31 pm quote

Originally posted by bcgd:

I commend anyone who does this. It's been over 11 years since my last drink.


I don't drink either

posted by easports43 (Crew member) on 2008-04-13 05:32 pm quote

Originally posted by Ali709:
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I don't drink either


Neither do I.....

posted by djrlewis (Crew member) on 2008-04-13 05:32 pm quote

Originally posted by Ali709:
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I don't drink either


Would you be able to even if you wanted to?

posted by WojBhoy (Member) on 2008-04-13 05:32 pm quote

I drink in moderation, i.e. not very much, but with regard to Adam I think he's just a social type of drinker type, I think the whole ZooTV episode had a major effect on his perception of drugs and the world etc., and to be honest U2 and everyone connected to them (e.g us) are the better for it

posted by thefly07 (Member) on 2008-04-13 05:38 pm quote

I thought I'd read he was completely sober, not even drinking coffee haha. can't remember where I read it though

posted by Remy (Webmaster) on 2008-04-13 05:39 pm quote

Originally posted by thefly07:
I thought I'd read he was completely sober, not even drinking coffee haha. can't remember where I read it though


You're correct, Adam hasn't touched any alcohol for many years.

posted by Ali709 (Member) on 2008-04-13 05:45 pm quote

Originally posted by djrlewis:
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Would you be able to even if you wanted to?


You know the reason that I don't want to is Islam...if at any time I want to drink, it will be if I stop believing in Islam, then I will be able to drink...and some other stuff. Get my point?

posted by WojBhoy (Member) on 2008-04-13 05:47 pm quote

Originally posted by Ali709:
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You know the reason that I don't want to is Islam...if at any time I want to drink, it will be if I stop believing in Islam, then I will be able to drink...and some other stuff. Get my point?


Yeah, I thought it was to do with your religious beliefs on a purely practical level, you're probably better off than most people because you're not drinking nice tasting poison lol...

EDIT - I don't want that to sound as if that's the only reason I think you're of an Islamic faith, I just worried that may sound that way or something

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