Dear Anthony,
You are overcomming your addictions and are becoming the health, both physically and mentally, person that I'm sure you are striving to be. You are having more fun that ever in your band, and you are creating some of your best music ever. You are a better singer when you are clean, and I'm glad that you are struggling to keep it that way. Your commitment to your fans and the music you play is inspiring, and your selfless acts of free nude performance are, well, nice... You are beginning to mix and meet with people that have very interesting views on life, that, sadly, are much more agreeable that your old one used to be. These people have helped you come along in your drug-free life, and to understand your fellow band members better.
Anthony's new appreciation for life is seen since he got clean, just like Lindsay Lohan's i think. Since (if) she was in rehab, she probably was, she is now looking at the world in a new light because even though she may still be on drugs, she probably wasn't for the time that she spent in rehab. I am also viewing the world differently, because as I get older, I understand more that I must help others and be gracious in defeat. Anthony i never defeated persay, but he is getting older and his point of view is obviously changing.
"Every time I'd be thinking, 'I have to keep,' I'd remember, 'No, you gotta give away instead'" (273). Anthony is continuing to learn how helping others is more important than helping yourself because it makes you feel better.
Monday, October 22, 2007
Post A #5
Vocab
- Osmosis: A gradual, often unconscious process of assimilation or absorption, noun (258).
- Proviso: a clause in a statute, contract, or the like, by which a condition is introduced, noun (260).
Appeals
- For a costume party, "All of us agreed that we would attend the party in matching costumes, which consisted of a huge rubber strap-on dildo and nothing else" (258). I assume this is a logical appeal, because it really makes you wonder why somebody would go to a costume with a certain bodypart totally visable. These guys must be insane, because they all went and ended up playing on stage with Jane's Addiction in their "costumes".
- "I finally bought her a plane ticket so she could go model in Italy, and that was the end of our relationship" (261). This is a semi-rought time for Anthony because he is just breaking up with another girlfriend. Thus, this is an emotional appeal. Anthony was glad in some ways though, because their relationship ended badly, and Carmen was creating a lot of chaos.
- Even though things were going well creatively, I began to feel like the outsider in the band, because part of Flea and John's new bond was their mutual appreciatation of pot. This is another emotional appeal because Anthony feels like an outsider and is sad. He is trying to stay clean at the moment, and by necesity is seperating himself from his bandmates because of their drug-use.
Quote
- "I was busting on that mike, going, 'Give it away, give it away, give it away,' and Flea was flying down the length of his bass, and Chad was laughing hysterically, and John was searching for his spot on the canvas to put his guitar part, and we just didn't stop" (273). This quote is significant because it tells how during a jam, the Chili Peppers came up with one of their most popular songs. I is quite a funny story, and is very interesting.
Theme
- The theme at the moment is how they are growing as a band while they grow fortunes. They are starting to become fairly well known after Mother's Milk, and are commencing to put Blood, Sugar, Sex, Magik together. Their first hugh record is in the making.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Post B #4
Dear Anthony,
You are changing as I continue to read your memoir. I congratulate you on overcoming your addictions and on realizing that a drugf-ree life is a better life. You are fixing your relationships, building new ones, saving money, and becoming a more reliable member in the band. In the past you realized that drugs are bad and that they were having a big effect on your relationships, but I doubt that you knew at the time how much better things would be if you were clean. You have changed for the better, but I don't know how much faith I have that you will stay clean. You have not been able to comit to long term things in the past, let's see if you can now.
Anthony is getting better, just like me. I am getting better at math because I have an A, and Anthony is getting better with keeping clean, and he would have an A at the moment since he is clean. Sadly, rehab today has a bad connotation because the media portrays the people that go there as scum that are better off dead. But in reality, they are people just like you and me that made a bad decistion and are unable to stop using. Anthony has the same thought about rehab, that he was too good for it, but really he fit in perfectly.
"I got on the plane to go home, riding a whole new wave of enthusiasm for my life. I decided to write a song about my monthlong experiance of going to meetings, getting clean, and winning this battle of addiction" (200). This quote explains how Anthony felt when he was finally clean for the first time. This quote, to an extent, explains the entire rest of his "first sobriety", until he unfortunately lets loose and goes on a drug rampage that lasts a few years.
You are changing as I continue to read your memoir. I congratulate you on overcoming your addictions and on realizing that a drugf-ree life is a better life. You are fixing your relationships, building new ones, saving money, and becoming a more reliable member in the band. In the past you realized that drugs are bad and that they were having a big effect on your relationships, but I doubt that you knew at the time how much better things would be if you were clean. You have changed for the better, but I don't know how much faith I have that you will stay clean. You have not been able to comit to long term things in the past, let's see if you can now.
Anthony is getting better, just like me. I am getting better at math because I have an A, and Anthony is getting better with keeping clean, and he would have an A at the moment since he is clean. Sadly, rehab today has a bad connotation because the media portrays the people that go there as scum that are better off dead. But in reality, they are people just like you and me that made a bad decistion and are unable to stop using. Anthony has the same thought about rehab, that he was too good for it, but really he fit in perfectly.
"I got on the plane to go home, riding a whole new wave of enthusiasm for my life. I decided to write a song about my monthlong experiance of going to meetings, getting clean, and winning this battle of addiction" (200). This quote explains how Anthony felt when he was finally clean for the first time. This quote, to an extent, explains the entire rest of his "first sobriety", until he unfortunately lets loose and goes on a drug rampage that lasts a few years.
Post A #4
Vocab
- Platonic: of, pertaining to, or characteristic of Plato or his doctrines; adjective (190).
- Methadone: a synthetic narcotic, C21H28ClNO, similar to morphine but effective orally, used in the relief of pain and as a heroin substitute in the treatment of heroin addiction; noun (193).
Appeals
- "'I'm going to call my mom, go back to Michigan, and get on methadone,' I told Kim" (193). This is a logical appeal because Anthony is trying hard to get off of drugs, and he has finally made the decision that could dramatically change his life. Anthony's drug usage at the time was getting more severe daily, and unless he changed soon, he would have ended up pretty bad.
- "She made arrangements, and the next day the ticket arrived, but we couldn't stop getting high. The day of the flight came, but we had been getting high all night, and when it was time to go to the airport, we were incapable of getting it together" (194). This is an emotional appeal because Anthony is telling how he scared and dissapointed his mother by continuously not show up for his flight home to get clean.
- "But as I sat in that meeting, I felt something in the room that made sense to me. It was nothing but a bunch of guys like me, helping one another get off drugs and find a new way of life (197). This must be am emotional appeal because the fact that everyone there was a recovering drug addict must have truly changed Anthony's perspective on rehab. Before this, he did not rightly understand what rehab was and how it works, but now he begins to understand.
Quote
- "'What do you mean, you don't get high?' Flea asked. 'You're not doing anything? Not even pot?'" This quote is significant because Anthony is off drugs for the first time in his life since he started using, and he feels great. This event foreshadows to an extent what will happen during the rest of Anthony's life; attempting to stay clean, while have the urge to get high one last time.
Theme
- The theme at the moment is still Anthony's struggle with drugs, but now he is winning and is no longer possesed by them. Once he gets clean, he stays clean for quite a while, and is better able to perform both as an individual and as a bandmember.
My Film as Literature Review
Remington
Mrs. Burgess
Enriched English 10
16 October 2007
The 400 Blows Film as Literature Review
The 400 Blows, the story of famous director Francois Truffaut’s life, is a very touching film about an adolescent boy who takes to mischief and rebellion. Francois Truffaut’s childhood is made into a plot that any director could make into an award winning movie. Sadly enough, Antoine, the main character, grew up in a very difficult household with parents that didn’t love him. The film was very interesting, with a great plotline and good actors. The incessant background music, however, is more distracting than effective when listened to for the film’s entire 99 minutes. But overall, the film was effective in getting its point across and giving a preview of life in 1940s France. It also delivered the feelings and emotions that Francois probably felt as a child. The thing that I disliked the most about the film was most definitely the music. The repetitive tune that merely changed pitch throughout was infuriating. That and the film’s seemingly out of place ending truly ruined the film experience for me. Otherwise, I thought that it was very well-made and truly a masterpiece of the time from France.
Literary aspects are constantly present because in essence, they are the movie. In The 400 Blows, the literary aspects are very well done and thus the film benefits. The plot is obvious; a boy named Antoine, who has terrible parents and only one friend, tries to make his life better, but is inhibited by an awfully biased teacher. He gets in huge trouble at school, runs away from home, steals his step-father’s typewriter to sell, but is caught while returning it, and is sent to a detention center from which he runs away. The characters include Antoine Doinel, Gilberte Doinel, Julian Doinel, the teacher, René, and others. The setting is, as far as I can tell, supposed to be in early 1940s Paris, but the Nazis are not occupying it at the moment so maybe I am wrong. It is early fall, and the film takes place over multiple days, maybe even weeks. The theme is apparent; rebellion. Antoine is always trying to find ways in which he can rebel and be a nonconformist. The point of view is how Antoine always has to do what he is told by people that don’t seem to understand his thought process or what he is going through. A symbol throughout seems to be the Michelin guide. It seems to me like it is trying to say why his parents don’t trust him. Antoine stole the Michelin guide and got away with it. I’m positive that his parents know he took it, which is the way with lots of things throughout the film; Antoine’s parents don’t trust him. In summary, the literary aspects of The 400 Blows are very well done and their clarity allows fantastic comprehension.
The dramatic elements of The 400 Blows are mainly actors, lighting, and set design. Makeup is used sparsely, and the costumes are more like everyday clothing. First of all, Jean-Pierre Léaud performs fantastically in his role as Antoine. He is so convincing in his role that I wonder if he is a rebellious child in real life. He was definitely a good choice by Truffaut, and he looks just like a rebellious child in the 1940s would look. Albert Rémi, on the other hand, does a fairly poor job. He played Julian Doinel, a character who almost seemed irrelevant in the film. He appeared to be having trouble playing the part of the nonchalant father. This is because he did not do well playing his part in that he was too happy all of the time, even when things went awry and he sent his son to what is basically prison. He should not have been cast in that role. The final actor/actress that I will evaluate is Claire Maurier. She did, what to me looked like, an astounding job acting the demon mother who was cheating, unloving, and unforgiving of Antoine. She was casted perfectly for the role and performs her role flawlessly. Next, the lighting is very important. It depicts the mood of the film during the times in which it is used. When the lighting is dimmer, Antoine is depressed and lonely, and when the lighting is bright, he is happy and in a fun place. The lighting greatly affects the film in a positive way, and helps people to interpret what is supposed to be happening. Finally, the set design was ingenious to an extent. It is ingenious in that it looks just like Paris would have back then, but the extent is that it was filmed back then and the set is probably just a more residential area of Paris. Awesomely, the set does make the film look like it could be happening in everyday 1940ish Paris. The dramatic aspects of the film are irreplaceable, and the film obviously benefits from them.
Sadly, I thought that the cinematic aspects of the film were merely mediocre. They all seemed to be the same throughout, and never changing; leaving the film with a more repetitive feel than is desired. The photography was okay. The camera was not wavy or anything, but the shots seemed to always be the same. The shots did differ, but merely to show the scenery or an object. Otherwise, it looked to me like all medium shots. The camera angle was at eye level, or maybe slightly higher. Too bad it rarely, if ever, changed. The pan was used more that might have been necessary. Tilts were rare, and the only tracking shot that I recall is at the end during the running scene. The shot durations were varying in length, but the so called “famous shot” at the end of the final scene was oddly uninspiring. I felt as if the film left me hanging (good thing I did some research and found that there are multiple sequels), which affected my thoughts about the film in a negative manner. The cut was the only editing shot used, and it got old fast. Finally, the sound was quite infuriating. The same tune was played over and over again in different pitches and tones. I could not comprehend why, but it was as if that song was stuck in Truffaut’s head and he used it in the film because he could not think of anything else since his head was so clouded. There is voice-over narration when his parents are fighting and he is lying in bed, and the dialogue is pleasant. In conclusion, some cinematic elements are great and others are poor, thus they shall together be labeled as mediocre.
The 400 Blows and Richard Wright’s Black Boy are actually quite similar. First of all, they are both memoirs. They both give a great feel for what it is like to be the main character and go through all of the trials and tribulations that children of that age often suffer through. In addition, they both focus on children that are the same age, at least for a time. Since the characters are both alike in many ways, both have overseers (parents/grandparents and aunts) that hold an iron grip over the household. Both feel the need to work and provide for themselves, and both have few friends at school. They detest spending time at home and they like to travel to their own worlds through the arts, be it film or literature. They are both naïve in that they don’t understand the ways in which the world operates, race issues or the importance of schooling. Finally, Richard and Antoine are both incredibly rebellious. They decide what they want to do and when to do it. Richard is free to do whatever he wants most of the time, while Antoine often skips class and runs away from home. Richard and Antoine are reasonably similar, but not so much as to be twins.
This film was very thought provoking and for those who enjoy foreign language films and reading subtitles for an hour and thirty-nine minutes, I would recommend it. Also, you must have a high tolerance for annoying music. I do not believe that the way in which we watched it truly showed how the film comes together in its full form. I think that if it were watched all at once, that the repetitive music and the subtitles would decrease one’s interest in the film. For the most part, I think that I would recommend this film for people to watch on TV; it is worth your time because of the interesting plot and great acting by some of the actors/actresses. But, I do not think that it is worth your money. If you do not find it on TV, then don’t rush to the video store to waste your money on a French film that came out fifty years ago. In conclusion, I would recommend others interested in foreign films to keep an eye open for it on television, but not to hurry and rent or buy it at a video store.
Mrs. Burgess
Enriched English 10
16 October 2007
The 400 Blows Film as Literature Review
The 400 Blows, the story of famous director Francois Truffaut’s life, is a very touching film about an adolescent boy who takes to mischief and rebellion. Francois Truffaut’s childhood is made into a plot that any director could make into an award winning movie. Sadly enough, Antoine, the main character, grew up in a very difficult household with parents that didn’t love him. The film was very interesting, with a great plotline and good actors. The incessant background music, however, is more distracting than effective when listened to for the film’s entire 99 minutes. But overall, the film was effective in getting its point across and giving a preview of life in 1940s France. It also delivered the feelings and emotions that Francois probably felt as a child. The thing that I disliked the most about the film was most definitely the music. The repetitive tune that merely changed pitch throughout was infuriating. That and the film’s seemingly out of place ending truly ruined the film experience for me. Otherwise, I thought that it was very well-made and truly a masterpiece of the time from France.
Literary aspects are constantly present because in essence, they are the movie. In The 400 Blows, the literary aspects are very well done and thus the film benefits. The plot is obvious; a boy named Antoine, who has terrible parents and only one friend, tries to make his life better, but is inhibited by an awfully biased teacher. He gets in huge trouble at school, runs away from home, steals his step-father’s typewriter to sell, but is caught while returning it, and is sent to a detention center from which he runs away. The characters include Antoine Doinel, Gilberte Doinel, Julian Doinel, the teacher, René, and others. The setting is, as far as I can tell, supposed to be in early 1940s Paris, but the Nazis are not occupying it at the moment so maybe I am wrong. It is early fall, and the film takes place over multiple days, maybe even weeks. The theme is apparent; rebellion. Antoine is always trying to find ways in which he can rebel and be a nonconformist. The point of view is how Antoine always has to do what he is told by people that don’t seem to understand his thought process or what he is going through. A symbol throughout seems to be the Michelin guide. It seems to me like it is trying to say why his parents don’t trust him. Antoine stole the Michelin guide and got away with it. I’m positive that his parents know he took it, which is the way with lots of things throughout the film; Antoine’s parents don’t trust him. In summary, the literary aspects of The 400 Blows are very well done and their clarity allows fantastic comprehension.
The dramatic elements of The 400 Blows are mainly actors, lighting, and set design. Makeup is used sparsely, and the costumes are more like everyday clothing. First of all, Jean-Pierre Léaud performs fantastically in his role as Antoine. He is so convincing in his role that I wonder if he is a rebellious child in real life. He was definitely a good choice by Truffaut, and he looks just like a rebellious child in the 1940s would look. Albert Rémi, on the other hand, does a fairly poor job. He played Julian Doinel, a character who almost seemed irrelevant in the film. He appeared to be having trouble playing the part of the nonchalant father. This is because he did not do well playing his part in that he was too happy all of the time, even when things went awry and he sent his son to what is basically prison. He should not have been cast in that role. The final actor/actress that I will evaluate is Claire Maurier. She did, what to me looked like, an astounding job acting the demon mother who was cheating, unloving, and unforgiving of Antoine. She was casted perfectly for the role and performs her role flawlessly. Next, the lighting is very important. It depicts the mood of the film during the times in which it is used. When the lighting is dimmer, Antoine is depressed and lonely, and when the lighting is bright, he is happy and in a fun place. The lighting greatly affects the film in a positive way, and helps people to interpret what is supposed to be happening. Finally, the set design was ingenious to an extent. It is ingenious in that it looks just like Paris would have back then, but the extent is that it was filmed back then and the set is probably just a more residential area of Paris. Awesomely, the set does make the film look like it could be happening in everyday 1940ish Paris. The dramatic aspects of the film are irreplaceable, and the film obviously benefits from them.
Sadly, I thought that the cinematic aspects of the film were merely mediocre. They all seemed to be the same throughout, and never changing; leaving the film with a more repetitive feel than is desired. The photography was okay. The camera was not wavy or anything, but the shots seemed to always be the same. The shots did differ, but merely to show the scenery or an object. Otherwise, it looked to me like all medium shots. The camera angle was at eye level, or maybe slightly higher. Too bad it rarely, if ever, changed. The pan was used more that might have been necessary. Tilts were rare, and the only tracking shot that I recall is at the end during the running scene. The shot durations were varying in length, but the so called “famous shot” at the end of the final scene was oddly uninspiring. I felt as if the film left me hanging (good thing I did some research and found that there are multiple sequels), which affected my thoughts about the film in a negative manner. The cut was the only editing shot used, and it got old fast. Finally, the sound was quite infuriating. The same tune was played over and over again in different pitches and tones. I could not comprehend why, but it was as if that song was stuck in Truffaut’s head and he used it in the film because he could not think of anything else since his head was so clouded. There is voice-over narration when his parents are fighting and he is lying in bed, and the dialogue is pleasant. In conclusion, some cinematic elements are great and others are poor, thus they shall together be labeled as mediocre.
The 400 Blows and Richard Wright’s Black Boy are actually quite similar. First of all, they are both memoirs. They both give a great feel for what it is like to be the main character and go through all of the trials and tribulations that children of that age often suffer through. In addition, they both focus on children that are the same age, at least for a time. Since the characters are both alike in many ways, both have overseers (parents/grandparents and aunts) that hold an iron grip over the household. Both feel the need to work and provide for themselves, and both have few friends at school. They detest spending time at home and they like to travel to their own worlds through the arts, be it film or literature. They are both naïve in that they don’t understand the ways in which the world operates, race issues or the importance of schooling. Finally, Richard and Antoine are both incredibly rebellious. They decide what they want to do and when to do it. Richard is free to do whatever he wants most of the time, while Antoine often skips class and runs away from home. Richard and Antoine are reasonably similar, but not so much as to be twins.
This film was very thought provoking and for those who enjoy foreign language films and reading subtitles for an hour and thirty-nine minutes, I would recommend it. Also, you must have a high tolerance for annoying music. I do not believe that the way in which we watched it truly showed how the film comes together in its full form. I think that if it were watched all at once, that the repetitive music and the subtitles would decrease one’s interest in the film. For the most part, I think that I would recommend this film for people to watch on TV; it is worth your time because of the interesting plot and great acting by some of the actors/actresses. But, I do not think that it is worth your money. If you do not find it on TV, then don’t rush to the video store to waste your money on a French film that came out fifty years ago. In conclusion, I would recommend others interested in foreign films to keep an eye open for it on television, but not to hurry and rent or buy it at a video store.
Monday, October 8, 2007
Post B #3
Dear Anthony,
Congratulations on your first semi-major tour, you made it through without overdosing too much. Cut back on the drugs man, as your highs continue to dissapoint you more and more, you will just become more depressed and take more drugs trying to achieve that first high again. You are wasting your money, your time, and your life. You are such a smart person that to throw your life away like that is irresposible to your family and your friends. Stop abusing your life!
There are constantly bands on tour, although none are as good as yours of course. But there are druggies everywhere, roaming the streets and doing illegal things. They make people scared to go outside at night and they frighten children into submission. Since this book is a memoir that took place not too long ago, most of the aspects of it are found in today's society too. I am also a bit like Kiedis, having addictions. As far as I know, I am addicted to many videogames, being with my friends, and who knows, probably caffeine too, even though I don't drink coffee.
"'Are you kidding me? I didn't sleep with anybody. I was trying to get high. You know how I am' I pleaded" (164). It is amazing how hard it is for a drug addict to convince his girlfriend that he didn't sleep with anyone. If I was his girlfriend, I'd be more concerned with his heal and his drug problem that if he slept with any other girls or not. Health is more important that faithfulness, at least in my oppinion.
Congratulations on your first semi-major tour, you made it through without overdosing too much. Cut back on the drugs man, as your highs continue to dissapoint you more and more, you will just become more depressed and take more drugs trying to achieve that first high again. You are wasting your money, your time, and your life. You are such a smart person that to throw your life away like that is irresposible to your family and your friends. Stop abusing your life!
There are constantly bands on tour, although none are as good as yours of course. But there are druggies everywhere, roaming the streets and doing illegal things. They make people scared to go outside at night and they frighten children into submission. Since this book is a memoir that took place not too long ago, most of the aspects of it are found in today's society too. I am also a bit like Kiedis, having addictions. As far as I know, I am addicted to many videogames, being with my friends, and who knows, probably caffeine too, even though I don't drink coffee.
"'Are you kidding me? I didn't sleep with anybody. I was trying to get high. You know how I am' I pleaded" (164). It is amazing how hard it is for a drug addict to convince his girlfriend that he didn't sleep with anyone. If I was his girlfriend, I'd be more concerned with his heal and his drug problem that if he slept with any other girls or not. Health is more important that faithfulness, at least in my oppinion.
Post A #3
Vocab:
- Belligerence: A warlike or aggressively hostile nature, condition, or attitude (page 152).
- Flappable: Not easily upset or confused (page 158).
Appeals:
- "After we got offstage, she came up to me and said, 'I have something to tell you. My father's the chief of police and the entire state of Louisiana is looking for me because I've gone missing. Oh, and besides that, I'm only fourteen'" (159). What a shocker for Anthony. Having had sexual relations with a fourteen-year-old... Anyways, i guess this would be an emotional appeal because of the surprise that I'm sure he felt.
- "We came back from the tour with maybe five-hundred dollars apiece, so Jennifer and I had to give up the Lexington house" (161). This is an emotional appeal because it makes you sad that since he came back with not very much money, they had to give up their house.
- "'What would you think if Hillel wanted to come back to the band'" (162). To me, this is a mental appeal, because at this point, I don't know why anyone would want to join their band, but it is truely and emotional appeal because it tells you that Hillel cares enough about them to come back to the band.
Quote:
- "Plus Hillel was like a brother. And, like a brother, he was worried about the amount of drugs I was doing. I was in and out of rehearsals, sometimes showing up late, sometimes not showing up" (163). This quote is significant, because it talks about his problem and how much he truely struggles with drugs.
Theme:
- The theme emerging at this time is still drugs. Anthony is constantly struggling with his addiction and is having some huge problems with conservation of money and staying mentaly healthy.
Monday, October 1, 2007
Post B #2
Dear Anthony,
It seems that you are developing a serious drug problem. You are shooting coke nearly every night, and you can't stop. I know that rehab centers at that time were few, and far between, but you really should have gone in right away. Drugs will never help you, they will only hurt you. I have had countless experiances of this sort; not with drugs, but other things that are fun while they last and arn't worth it in the end. I can't wait until the next time you visit your mother for Christmans, because I hope that you would not dare get high while staying at your mother's house. Also, that creepy preasent that you left Haya was startling. Why would you ever think of sucking blood out of your arm with a syringe, writing a message on your girlfriend's car with it, and then expect her to like it? I am amazed that she did, and it's funny how this isn't your worst idea.
When I look at the world, you are not the only person that has these problems, and I see many people that are on a path to developing such problems. From what I have heard, Minneapolis is the drug capitol of the midwest, and I have noticed many people on the streets and in the news that appear to have drug addictions. There are countless articles in the newspaper that may not say that the people in them are drug addicts, but you just know that they are. I know that you are still in high school at this time in the novel, but the fact that you use so regularly is apalling. Also, sex appears in the news often and is featured in tabloids and such. I have also noticed that you seem to have a lot of it. Constantly sneeking off to the janitor's shed during class with different girls. You are very naughty Anthony Kiedis.
"There was Louis Armstrong with his Hot Five, and also other bands that had 'Red Hot' this, or 'Chili' that. There was even an English band that was called Chilli Willi and the Red Hot Peppers, who later thought we had stolen their name" (108). I find this to be quite funny because many things. First of all, how had nobody taken that name? It is really a great name and would be the first one I'd pick if I had to pick one that had to do with chilli peppers. Another thing is that I hate how people get sued over nothing in today's society. If you are found guilty of discriminating against someone for a job, you pay them 1.5 million dollars! What the heck!? That is probably more than you would make in three dozen years in that job, and you get it because you claim racism? Lame. But back to my point, I'm sure there was an attempted law suit against the Red Hot Chilli Peppers once they became famous.
It seems that you are developing a serious drug problem. You are shooting coke nearly every night, and you can't stop. I know that rehab centers at that time were few, and far between, but you really should have gone in right away. Drugs will never help you, they will only hurt you. I have had countless experiances of this sort; not with drugs, but other things that are fun while they last and arn't worth it in the end. I can't wait until the next time you visit your mother for Christmans, because I hope that you would not dare get high while staying at your mother's house. Also, that creepy preasent that you left Haya was startling. Why would you ever think of sucking blood out of your arm with a syringe, writing a message on your girlfriend's car with it, and then expect her to like it? I am amazed that she did, and it's funny how this isn't your worst idea.
When I look at the world, you are not the only person that has these problems, and I see many people that are on a path to developing such problems. From what I have heard, Minneapolis is the drug capitol of the midwest, and I have noticed many people on the streets and in the news that appear to have drug addictions. There are countless articles in the newspaper that may not say that the people in them are drug addicts, but you just know that they are. I know that you are still in high school at this time in the novel, but the fact that you use so regularly is apalling. Also, sex appears in the news often and is featured in tabloids and such. I have also noticed that you seem to have a lot of it. Constantly sneeking off to the janitor's shed during class with different girls. You are very naughty Anthony Kiedis.
"There was Louis Armstrong with his Hot Five, and also other bands that had 'Red Hot' this, or 'Chili' that. There was even an English band that was called Chilli Willi and the Red Hot Peppers, who later thought we had stolen their name" (108). I find this to be quite funny because many things. First of all, how had nobody taken that name? It is really a great name and would be the first one I'd pick if I had to pick one that had to do with chilli peppers. Another thing is that I hate how people get sued over nothing in today's society. If you are found guilty of discriminating against someone for a job, you pay them 1.5 million dollars! What the heck!? That is probably more than you would make in three dozen years in that job, and you get it because you claim racism? Lame. But back to my point, I'm sure there was an attempted law suit against the Red Hot Chilli Peppers once they became famous.
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