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What does it mean?
The speaker admires Pete Doherty’s intelligence despite his self-destructive behavior.
In plain terms
He sees Pete as smart even when he ruins himself.
What can you take from it?
Recognize talent separate from harmful actions.

Where it applies

  • watching a troubled artist
  • discussing celebrity behavior

Putting it to work

  • separating art from artist
  • empathetic listening

Questions to consider

  • Why do we admire talent despite flaws?
  • Can we appreciate work without endorsing behavior?

Another view

It may romanticize self-destruction.

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