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805. - James Frey

How Long Gone

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Navigating Sobriety and Creativity

This chapter explores the speaker's experiences working as a bouncer in a Chicago bar while choosing to remain sober. It reflects on the influences of past substance use, cultural attitudes towards drinking, and the evolution of youth behavior, comparing it to today's digital landscape. Additionally, the speaker reveals the connection between their mental processes in both high-speed driving and writing, emphasizing the significance of emotional engagement and the impact of music on their creative journey.

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