I vehemently defend the right of adults to intentionally get stupid if and when they want to, by what means they wish, as long as what they do doesn't endanger other human beings or run the risk of making themselves wards of the state.

However, I've sung drunk, I've sung after a drink or two and I've sung sober. I favor sober, if it's a jam I care about and certainly if it's a paying gig. I have enough trouble remembering words and chords and entrances as it is -- no sense making myself intentionally stupid to boot. However, if it's just a getogether with friends, I'll drink a few beers while we jam -- but always with the long drive home in mind.

I am consistently amazed at the people who are able to perform really well when utterly blotto. I'm such a lightweight ...

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