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Re: Absorption
> So what is sinking in with me is that Pete is declaring he is
> "finished" in a matter of speaking by wanting to complete his
> autobiography and have it published.
I agree & I don't agree. ;-) I agree because the idea of finish-
ing one's autobiography does smack of closure & of a "looking back."
But I disagree because Pete's such a restless person/soul. He can't
be pigeon-holed or tied down.
But then I ask myself: Was this latest scandal enough of a shock
to him to make him say, "That's it. I'm finished being in the spot-
light. Time to slow down, take it easy, & just enjoy life. No more
risks."?
Pete's never been one for engaging in long periods of complete seclu-
sion (notice I said "long periods" - I'm not counting the months of
recent silence brought on by legal restraints). Even when The Who
was dormant, he was always doing *something.*
It's hard (!) to picture him just.....fading away. Quietly. Private-
ly. It doesn't fit his character.
However, child porn allegations don't fit his character, either. Who
can predict what his long-term reaction to all this might be. As fans,
we'll have to be content with just guessing (never stopped us before).
One thing's for sure: He's still an engaging, fascinating, troubled,
& unique person to me. And I suspect he is to all of you, as well.
- SCHRADE in Akron