Donny...you've got to remember that not everyone was born the perfect human being that YOU were. People have problems, pressures, obligations, responsibilities, financial situations and other burdens. Smoking or drinking is a "release" for them, and, at the very least, a "temporary distraction" needed at the moment. Not sure you can understand that as you are probably one of the "flawless" that roams the Earth.

No, I take that back. You do have ONE flaw. You think nothing about hijacking a post and taking it South, including my Don Mason "song tribute" post. But thanks to Tony, it's redirected North again.

PS But if you're talking about drinking/smoking "on stage" as compared to "off-stage" that's a different story. "On stage" is a strict no-no. I even get ticked off when I see people drinking bottled water during public speeches, lectures etc