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re: my weed use

  • Writer: Amanda Riddell
    Amanda Riddell
  • Dec 25, 2024
  • 1 min read

Look, if you're not going to have a real conversation about it, and you're totally unwilling to admit that I'm able to do my professional work equally well while stoned, then we have nothing to talk about.

It's not weed that's causing my problems. It's very real fears that have come from the way in which I've been treated. I'm hesitant to do much else other than my opera, which has got me getting out of bed in the morning. All the slut-shaming behind my back is definitely something I'd love to explore in my book, but I'm fundamentally a bit chicken to write it. -


People can wish that I'd do what a straight-laced person would do, but to deny me career opportunities on the basis of my drug use is the single stupidest thing that I've ever heard of. Like Geoff Murphy didn't take a truckload of acid, or as if none of the rock stars have ever taken LSD or MDMA.


As if I didn't sing a song about how great DMT is! - Started reading Golriz's book. Dave A recommended it: he's reading it atm.


Read enough to feel slightly intimidated. She's very sharp, and there's also like this sense of imposter syndrome.


But also because it's a bit like I'm cheating. Like, if I read the book, it's almost certainly going to also feel like I'm attempting to pick up tips on how to persuade her to advise us on the opera.

 
 
 

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