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daygloeyes2 · 05-25-2005, 10:38 AM

I'm probably picking it up tomorrow!!

bonoishot · 05-25-2005, 01:07 PM

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Originally posted by daygloeyes2
I'm probably picking it up tomorrow!!

yay

i hate waiting

....im way too impatient

daygloeyes2 · 05-27-2005, 06:31 PM

I picked it up today.

I've only read a little bit of it, but I'm going to continue tonight. So far, so good.

bonoishot · 05-28-2005, 03:24 AM

glad you enjoying it

biff · 05-29-2005, 11:53 AM

Just FYI, this book is now #10 on the national non-fiction bestsellers list in Canada.

dandy · 05-29-2005, 02:07 PM

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Just FYI, this book is now #10 on the national non-fiction bestsellers list in Canada.

wow, that's surprising.

Earnie Shavers · 05-30-2005, 05:26 AM

I think I saw it at #4 or something in Australia. Might have even been # 3.

girlwcrimsonnls · 05-30-2005, 02:31 PM

I'm picking it up Friday!

I can't wait!

CPTLCTYGOOFBALL · 05-30-2005, 05:20 PM

I think it's a pretty good read but agree that Bono holds back at times. For a guy that talks as much as he does, he quite often skirted questions he didn't want to answer, like the ones about drug use, and the death of Larry's sister. He seemed to talk more about the people he's met over time(at least thats the impression I got after one quick read of it)

starsgoblue · 05-30-2005, 07:17 PM

Well I don't think he'd have to tell everything about his life just because he's doing an interview. He's said before very eloquently why he won't speak of drug use. And as for Larry's sister, that's not his story to disclose IMO.

CPTLCTYGOOFBALL · 05-31-2005, 03:19 PM

Yeah , that's fair enough.

the soul waits · 06-01-2005, 03:37 AM

What's the reason he doesn't speak about drug (ab)use?
I ordered this book yesterday through Amazon Germany, it should arrive in a day or 4.
I'm curious to read it, and the discussion about it on here makes it all the more intriguing.

greety · 06-01-2005, 06:48 AM

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Originally posted by the soul waits
What's the reason he doesn't speak about drug (ab)use?
I ordered this book yesterday through Amazon Germany, it should arrive in a day or 4.
I'm curious to read it, and the discussion about it on here makes it all the more intriguing.

I think he once mentioned he doesn't want to give any one any ideas about drug use, that's why he said he wouldn't tell whether he ever used or not.
I guess it would look cool for a rockstar to say he uses.

I've also read other interviews where you could really read between the lines and make out that he thinks it's stupid t start drugs. I believe he once said he doesn't need drugs as he's hyper on his own

But overall, I feel like he's mellowed down much on these things and (in my opinion), it might have to do with their children growing up and seeing and reading more about their fathers. He sure doesn't want to set a bad example
I think he was much more explicit in the Zoo days.

BTW how much did you pay for the book, I'm thinking of getting a copy myself, but haven't decided where yet.

girlwcrimsonnls · 06-01-2005, 09:23 AM

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Originally posted by starsgoblue
Well I don't think he'd have to tell everything about his life just because he's doing an interview. He's said before very eloquently why he won't speak of drug use. And as for Larry's sister, that's not his story to disclose IMO.

I agree about the bit about Larry's sister, it's not Bono place to reveal (if there ever was anything to tell in the first place).
If Larry wanted us to know I'm sure we would have heard about it. And maybe one day we will (like in the U2 by U2 book)....not that I imagine we will, it's a Larry story, not a U2 one.

the soul waits · 06-02-2005, 03:16 PM

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Originally posted by greety

I think he once mentioned he doesn't want to give any one any ideas about drug use, that's why he said he wouldn't tell whether he ever used or not.
I guess it would look cool for a rockstar to say he uses.

I've also read other interviews where you could really read between the lines and make out that he thinks it's stupid t start drugs. I believe he once said he doesn't need drugs as he's hyper on his own

But overall, I feel like he's mellowed down much on these things and (in my opinion), it might have to do with their children growing up and seeing and reading more about their fathers. He sure doesn't want to set a bad example
I think he was much more explicit in the Zoo days.

BTW how much did you pay for the book, I'm thinking of getting a copy myself, but haven't decided where yet.

Hi Greety

Thanks for the explanation

I ordered through Amazon Germany and paid 27.50 Euro, shipping included. It was on stock and should arrive some time next week!

girlwcrimsonnls · 06-04-2005, 08:52 AM

I got it! someone asked about price, I payed $31 in Canada, good price for a much needed U2 fix.

I laughed at the bit in the first chapter, about the author noticing his driving has improved (i.e. no more driving the wrong way down one way streets).

I also agree with ple. here that he doesn't seem to give too much away in this book, and though that's his right, I'm a tad disappointed, because I was expecting a little more.

starsgoblue · 06-04-2005, 09:39 AM

It's really interesting that you feel that way. Because I felt the opposite!

Especially in relation to his own spiritual thoughts and personal expeierences, I really think he was very candid about some topics that he's been mum about for a long time.

greety · 06-04-2005, 11:39 AM

I still don't have the book so I can't really speak up but I have read recently, that eventhough Bono talks a lot about everything ,You don't get too much out of him that he doesn't want to be known.

now of course I don't remember who said this but i do know for sure it was someone close to him. Could it have been anton in his book?

If it should spring to mind, I'll let you know

biff · 06-04-2005, 01:12 PM

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Originally posted by greety
I still don't have the book so I can't really speak up but I have read recently, that eventhough Bono talks a lot about everything ,You don't get too much out of him that he doesn't want to be known.

now of course I don't remember who said this but i do know for sure it was someone close to him. Could it have been anton in his book?

If it should spring to mind, I'll let you know

Was it this quote from Jim Sheridan, a very old friend?

"For such a public person, Bono is amazingly private. You may think you know a lot about him, but you don't really. He has that rare ability to hide in plain sight."

FlyYourKite · 06-04-2005, 05:24 PM

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Originally posted by biff

Was it this quote from Jim Sheridan, a very old friend?

"For such a public person, Bono is amazingly private. You may think you know a lot about him, but you don't really. He has that rare ability to hide in plain sight."

Yeah that's the one! I really like that quote, it's an interesting thing to say...especially coming from a very old friend of his.

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05-27-2005, 06:31 PM	#63
daygloeyes2 Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: No Emily's Allowed Posts: 26,573 Local Time: 06:35 PM	I picked it up today. I've only read a little bit of it, but I'm going to continue tonight. So far, so good.

05-28-2005, 03:24 AM	#64
bonoishot Protecting my eyes ARRRR!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: That would be telling :shifty: ......... Posts: 22,310 Local Time: 11:35 PM	glad you enjoying it

05-29-2005, 11:53 AM	#65
biff Rock n' Roll Doggie Band-aid Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I may have lost my way Posts: 4,014 Local Time: 05:35 PM	Just FYI, this book is now #10 on the national non-fiction bestsellers list in Canada.

05-30-2005, 05:26 AM	#67
Earnie Shavers Rock n' Roll Doggie VIP PASS Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: London/Sydney Posts: 6,609 Local Time: 10:35 PM	I think I saw it at #4 or something in Australia. Might have even been # 3.

05-30-2005, 02:31 PM	#68
girlwcrimsonnls The Fly Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 298 Local Time: 05:35 PM	I'm picking it up Friday! I can't wait!

05-30-2005, 05:20 PM	#69
CPTLCTYGOOFBALL War Child Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 537 Local Time: 05:35 PM	I think it's a pretty good read but agree that Bono holds back at times. For a guy that talks as much as he does, he quite often skirted questions he didn't want to answer, like the ones about drug use, and the death of Larry's sister. He seemed to talk more about the people he's met over time(at least thats the impression I got after one quick read of it)

05-30-2005, 07:17 PM	#70
starsgoblue Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Looking for direction to perfection Posts: 17,828 Local Time: 05:35 PM	Well I don't think he'd have to tell everything about his life just because he's doing an interview. He's said before very eloquently why he won't speak of drug use. And as for Larry's sister, that's not his story to disclose IMO.

05-31-2005, 03:19 PM	#71
CPTLCTYGOOFBALL War Child Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 537 Local Time: 05:35 PM	Yeah , that's fair enough.

06-01-2005, 03:37 AM	#72
the soul waits New Yorker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: belgium Posts: 2,528 Local Time: 12:35 AM	What's the reason he doesn't speak about drug (ab)use? I ordered this book yesterday through Amazon Germany, it should arrive in a day or 4. I'm curious to read it, and the discussion about it on here makes it all the more intriguing.

06-04-2005, 08:52 AM	#76
girlwcrimsonnls The Fly Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 298 Local Time: 05:35 PM	I got it! someone asked about price, I payed $31 in Canada, good price for a much needed U2 fix. I laughed at the bit in the first chapter, about the author noticing his driving has improved (i.e. no more driving the wrong way down one way streets). I also agree with ple. here that he doesn't seem to give too much away in this book, and though that's his right, I'm a tad disappointed, because I was expecting a little more.

06-04-2005, 09:39 AM	#77
starsgoblue Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Looking for direction to perfection Posts: 17,828 Local Time: 05:35 PM	It's really interesting that you feel that way. Because I felt the opposite! Especially in relation to his own spiritual thoughts and personal expeierences, I really think he was very candid about some topics that he's been mum about for a long time.

06-04-2005, 11:39 AM	#78
greety Rock n' Roll Doggie Band-aid Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: smack in the middle of contradiction Posts: 4,586 Local Time: 11:35 PM	I still don't have the book so I can't really speak up but I have read recently, that eventhough Bono talks a lot about everything ,You don't get too much out of him that he doesn't want to be known. now of course I don't remember who said this but i do know for sure it was someone close to him. Could it have been anton in his book? If it should spring to mind, I'll let you know