that's a cute little morrison in that pic! haha. looking forward to listening to CFR tonight. I'm glad Matt will be back with you. Tell Donovan to get in to the show soon.

curt

Love the pic of you as a little boy! Yes you had your dream carved out for you at a very young age! AND you have the added bonus of saying that you are living your dream...not many people can say that! It's impressive that you clawed your way out of a world that claims many lives, not only to be back where you were, but to be better than before. Even more impressive is the fact that you are willing to allow people to venture into that part of your past and you share it with no apologies, disclaimers, or regrets.

Here's my question (which Peebs and I were discussing while we were at the AOA show at the Bowery the other night)....and it's a little off the wall, so be prepared ;-) How do you (collectively as musicians in a band) decide where on stage to stand? I mean it's a given that the drummer's behind the drum kit, the lead singer is usually front and center (though may venture to other parts of the stage and venue), but how do the guitarists and bassists decide which side of the stage is "theirs"? Duff's always been on the right side, Slash on the left, Dave's on the left during TPC but on the right during CF. It seems that most of the time the bassist is on the right, but there are instances where that is not the case. Is it just a comfort thing? Random? Wherever you land?

Looking forward to another installment of CFR tonight and looking MORE forward to the time when Circus Diablo will FINALLY come to NYC! Us easties really miss you Mr. Morrison!

Mary Beth

CLASSIC PICTURE!!!! It's you sans the tattoo's and piercings!! I love it!!!!!!

I'm personally SICK of "trainwreck" TV. It's just getting ridiculous now! We Americans are a strange lot aren't we? And even though you may not be THE most famous person (you can still run in 7-11 for milk and maybe get reconized where as Dave gets reconized in a Walmart in the middle of Kansas) the story of coming from nowhere, homeless and with a serious addiction to where you are today is an interesting and inspiring one. Besides....your easy on the eyes too ;-)

Have a great week and I'll be tuning in tonight!

CFR with you and Matt is just what I need tonight. You are two of my favorite guys and my spirit looks forward to the lift.

There have been 5 deaths that touched my family this past month. One overdose, two separate accidents involving drunk driving, and one accident that claimed the lives of two young people. How is it that some are taken and some remain? Luck? Perhaps. In your case, I think that you have been given another chance....one that you don't take lightly....for a reason. You never know how the telling of your story might inspire others who need to hear it. In a world full of train wrecks you, my friend, are hope.

Much love and respect,
Bonita

Hey Billy, I don't really know you more than the few quesions and emails that you have answered for me of the past dew years but reading this past post mate, I surely feel a great sense of pride towards you for what you have down. You obviously deserve it so just keep living the dream.

Have a great night on CFR and I will be sure to b listening in over the web.

A Life Less Ordinary clip was a great teaser! i'll watch! you've been great answering questions & supporting your fans by being true to yourself & your music. i'll be here in the frigid midwest (below zero!) but i'll be listening to CFR tonite.

Billy, I just watched the clip again, and again I had goosebumps when it finished~ Here's to the "right" people finding it... peace.

Hey Billy,

I know you write as well. What you have writen is it like the movie?

You have an amazing story to tell. Lets here it via book or film.

Give us some more.

Matt S.

Bonita, I'm so sorry for your losses. I lost my son to an accidental drug overdose a little over a year ago. I did everything I could to help him, but you can't help someone if they don't want it. I too struggle with WHY. They say time heals all wounds, but not this one! .

My question to you Billy is how did you make it back? Was there someone who helped you get off the streets? Did you want to get clean and sober, or was it forced upon you at first?

My heart goes out to you too, Linda. We are dealing with our youngest daughter (20) and her drug addictions. She moved on to heroin this past summer and seems beyond our reach.

Billy, your methods of survival seem to be of great interest to many. And it's not just survival. It's living. So many people just exist. It's great to see you LIVING your life.

By the way....I'm really enjoying listening to you guys on CFR. Your laughter is good medicine.
~Bonita

Bonita, I pray your daughter makes it home. A mother is used to making things all better, and it is so frustrating when they won't let us help them.

Billy, thanks for CFR! I tried to call in, but I couldn't get through. BTW the Colts are going to win! I hope I don't end up eating my words. Adam Vinatieri is my friends cousin.

Things are CRAISE, that's how you made it? Seems to me it seems to be you are one, ALL about the grit and determinition. Inspiring stuff! Inspiring mofo. Totes!

Ja mang!!!

Bonita, Liinda, I'm sorry for your pain. I'm C&S too, and I know for me, when it was at it's absolute worst, I had a moment of clarity. I was going to type out this big ol long thing here, but if you want to talk more on it, feel free to email me. Namaste.

Kate, thank you for your support. On February 9, I will be clean and sober for three years. I have chronic pain, and I was addicted to pain meds. The memory of my son is what helps me remain C&S, I don't want to be a hypocrite. I figure if I can make it through my dads suicide and the loss of my son C&S, I can survive anything.

Billy I hope you don't mind us sharing these stories on your blog.

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"The refusal to rest content, the willingness to risk excess on behalf of one's obsessions, is what distinguishes artists from entertainers, and what makes some artists adventurers on behalf of us all."
-John Updike

Billy Morrison - an adventurer on behalf of us all!

(that childhood photo is priceless)

Billy, the reason I (and probably lots of us here) am so interested in the film is not for the hope of a trainwreck, it's the positive outcome. Triumph of your spirit over all of the hardships. To have a healthy and happy life now and a good relationship with your family is amazing. It's REAL LIFE, not phony B.S. that is faux-tragic or happily resolved in 30 minutes or less. I, for one, am very glad you made it through to tell the tale and be able to keep creating.

Sue

sorry for the double post but I just read the comments and want to send love and positive thoughts to Bonita and Linda...hang in there and hit me up at sue@nin.com if you need to "talk".

Love to you.
Sue

Just got back to KC from Chicago from seeing TPC & Tommy Lee. It was awesome!!! Not only the concert but, the city too. First time to the windy city, - 23 wind chill today, that sucked but, everything else was unbelievable! Now, I just have to wait to get CD tour dates & my year will be set, concert wise. Billy, I seriously have like a million questions I could ask you about your life. Maybe I will ask a few every now and again but, you are truly an amazing person on how you have turned your life around and what a productive person, not just for yourself but for others, that you have become. Ok, now for a couple of the questions from the millions that I have, 1. Did your parent do the whole tough love thing during your addiction? and 2. How would you react as a parent if put in that position?

Billy, such a beautiful post! Thoughtful as well as passionate and full of soul. Great to see a photo of you from your childhood. I love that you were singing with a mic already, and getting the moves down. And in a strong way, you're back to that child in the photo. It makes me smile tons, and feel happy.
Lisa
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Billy,
Just thank you for your open honesty. You have such a story to tell. I hope that you find a way that you're comfortable with telling it. Because so many people want to hear it and stand to be touched by the telling. The thing which strikes me the most is your pragmatism and your survival - you're amazing. I want to know how you turned your life around - I am sure I'm not the only one, but you left so many unanswered questions with that trailer. So so glad for you that you're where you are now not then and it was you who did all this - you worked for it and it's you who makes it keep happening daily.
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