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Inspiration for staying creative as you get older

06 Jan 06:00am

Filed under: Entertainment, Getting Older, Music, Parenting, Society, Summer

I woke one morning in December feeling a little queasy and was instantly reminded that my tolerance for alcohol is no longer what it used to be.

At work: In the performing world, spontaneity gets scheduled

I like to tell myself that lack of sleep associated with being a father of two little boys has affected my partying ability. But with the onset of a few (only a few) grey hairs, I have to ask who I’m kidding.

There was a time when I could lead the march into the dawn in search of the next club, bar or party but nowadays I’m more concerned with getting enough rest and being on top form for the following day. How boring.

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Jason Kemp says:

07:43am | 10/01/10

Damien, Unlike you, having to be put through the grinder of a 3 month reality show,dictated to by record execs, repaying exorbitant overheads from both your primary return and various back end incomes all at the same time as raising a couple of young kids - at 36 years old… Read more »
Neski says:

08:55pm | 09/01/10

Your thoughts are interesting Damien, and in saying that, to all that have commented, yours are too. One of my favourite sayings to live by is: Dance as though no one is watching Love as though you’ve never been hurt before Sing as though no one could hear you Live… Read more »

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