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Keith Richards outlived Jim Fixx, the runner and health nut. The plot thickens. You remember Jim Fixx? This human cipher used to write books on jogging. Now, what do you fuckin' write about jogging? 'Right foot, left foot, faster, faster, oh hell, I dunno, go home, shower.' Pretty much covers the jogging experience, I do believe. Then this doofus goes out and has a heart attack and dies.... while jogging. There is a God. 'Right foot, left foot, hemorrhage.

Bill Hicks#78

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About this quote

What does it mean?
Hicks mocks health obsessions by noting a runner died while exercising.
In plain terms
He points out the irony of a health nut dying while jogging.
What can you take from it?
Focusing too much on health can be ironic or futile.

Where it applies

  • discussing health trends
  • critiquing fitness culture
  • reflecting on mortality

Putting it to work

  • moderating health obsessions
  • accepting mortality
  • critiquing fitness myths

Questions to consider

  • Is health obsession worthwhile?
  • How do you handle mortality?

Another view

It trivializes serious health issues with dark humor.

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