I don't do drugs anymore... than, I'd say, the average touring funk band.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Hicks claims he doesn't do drugs anymore, but compares his habit to a touring funk band to suggest he still does them frequently.
- In plain terms
- I say I don't do drugs, but I do as much as a band that lives on the road.
- What can you take from it?
- Self-deprecating humor can hide ongoing habits.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you define drug use?
- What does this say about his lifestyle?
Another view
The comparison might be hyperbolic and not reflect actual usage levels.
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