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I Am Ozzy | Ozzy Osbourne

Anything else y'all want to discuss? This first half was nuts, but I thoroughly enjoyed it.
The end of the book discussion will be on the 30th. Thanks for reading along with me 🦇
#PrinceOfDarknessReadalong
@BethM @AmyG @TheBookHippie @Deblovestoread @kelli7990 @AllDebooks @Jjaxn95 @peaKnit

TheBookHippie This was bonkers and I loved it and him more. I‘m glad he persevered -what a life. Just wow. 2d

AllDebooks Ozzy had an incredible life! Can't wait to get to the second half, following his solo career and family life. I loved watching The Osbornes on MTV. 2d

AllDebooks I do not like the way his derogatory comments on the groupies, 'chicks, two-baggers', etc, but the language is of his time in the '60s & 70s. I hope that eases up. 2d

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peaKnit Ozzy was unhinged on his own a bit (ADHD does add a “sparkle” lol), but he was also egged on by the industry and people around him. He really found his path, with a few wild detours. Thank you for the discussion. 2d

peaKnit @AllDebooks agree! The long is a sign of the times and Ozzy seems to be such a concrete thinker that those terms are just “facts” in his addled mind perhaps? 2d

BookwormAHN @TheBookHippie I agree 💗 2d

BookwormAHN @AllDebooks @peaKnit He definitely seems to think with the times which I think helps us get into his mindset but I'm also ready for the language to change. I also loved the Osbournes 🖤 2d

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BookwormAHN

I Am Ozzy | Ozzy Osbourne

I'm torn on how much more screwed up he could have been to get kicked out of Black Sabbath than the rest of the band and I think his going solo was the best thing for him.
Question 5: Do you think it was fair that he got kicked out? What about his name change suggestion of Black Sabbath II? And which do you prefer Black Sabbath or Ozzy solo? My favorite is his solo work 🖤
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BookwormAHN @BethM @AmyG @TheBookHippie @Deblovestoread @kelli7990 @AllDebooks @Jjaxn95 @peaKnit 2d

TheBookHippie I think going solo was best for him. I do prefer him solo as well -but some of the Sabbath songs are my absolute favorites. As for the name I‘m not sure. It was so so moving to see them all together right before he died. 2d

peaKnit I think I really became aware of him and appreciated him during the Randy Rhodes years. I‘ve read Ronnie James‘ book, he was a class act in many ways so it worked out for Black Sabbath. I get his disappointment that should have had a 2 after the name - it‘s kind of indicative of his child like thought process at times. 2d

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BookwormAHN @TheBookHippie That was amazing 🖤 2d

BookwormAHN @peaKnit I think even though he made it seem like everyone was equal, that he probably felt like he was Black Sabbath. 2d

peaKnit @BookwormAHN I think you‘re absolutely right! And it kind feels like if you me. He was the original #1. 2d

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BookwormAHN

I Am Ozzy | Ozzy Osbourne

Oh, the chaos! I can't imagine having to grow up with Ozzy like this. Some of the things he did were truly horrendous, which he admits to, but giving the Vicar hash was funny.
Question 4: This was not the Ozzy we typically associate with. What surprised/bothered you the most?
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BookwormAHN @BethM @AmyG @TheBookHippie @Deblovestoread @kelli7990 @AllDebooks @Jjaxn95 @peaKnit 2d

AmyG He seemed like a kind, decent young man who was an incredible “fu** up”. Nothing but trouble yet I don‘t feel for one minute he was a bad guy. 2d

TheBookHippie Bed decisions 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫 I agree with @AmyG he was really messed up inside. I too don‘t think any of it was malicious .. he was just hurting I think. 🤷🏻‍♀️ 2d

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AmyG @TheBookHippie Yes, he was. I hope we see a little more insight into that. 2d

TheBookHippie @AmyG me too! 2d

AllDebooks I really struggled reading about the animal cruelty. However, he does acknowledge it and regrets it. He was so messed up before the drugs and alcohol. I agree about him being vulnerable and hurting. 2d

AllDebooks I couldn't breathe for laughing at the vicar farce. 2d

peaKnit Agree @AmyG - he just seemed to bumble along and was on cruise control with drugs and alcohol. Animal cruelty is hardest for me, but somehow I didn‘t hold him responsible? Just shaking my head. Maybe because i know the future? I was glad for his moments of empathy and realization, accepting responsibility. First step to change!❤️ 2d

BookwormAHN Hashish, a concentrated form of cannabis, produces effects including relaxation, euphoria, altered perception of time and senses, impaired memory, and increased appetite. It can also lead to adverse effects such as anxiety, panic, impaired motor skills, dry mouth, red eyes, and a faster heartbeat. 2d

BookwormAHN At higher doses or with chronic use, hash can intensify these effects, potentially causing paranoia, acute psychosis, and long-term issues like cannabis dependence and, in some cases, cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS). @BethM @AmyG @TheBookHippie @Deblovestoread @kelli7990 @AllDebooks @Jjaxn95 @peaKnit 2d

BookwormAHN In case anyone including me wasn't familiar with hash and it's effects. 2d

BookwormAHN @AmyG @TheBookHippie I agree. A lot of his behavior was probably due to the drugs and anxiety. I also think he really wasn't ready for a family. 2d

BookwormAHN @AllDebooks @peaKnit The animal cruelty was the hardest for me too and it's such a 180 from how we think of now. 2d

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BookwormAHN

I Am Ozzy | Ozzy Osbourne

Ozzy wanted to start a band because of his love for the Beatles. Their earlier band Earth was a blues band but they are credited as the fathers of heavy metal.
Question 3: Do you think all rock/metal comes from the blues? What would Black Sabbath be without the scary music?
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BookwormAHN @BethM @AmyG @TheBookHippie @Deblovestoread @kelli7990 @AllDebooks @Jjaxn95 @peaKnit 2d

AmyG That is my favorite line. Cracked me up. Seemed there was no deep thought…just a suggestion. And the trajectory of the band took off. It all seemed like chance. Yet….they were allso talented in their own ways. 2d

TheBookHippie Yes it comes from the blues. I think they just went with it - which is hilarious actually and it went far because of their talent and extreme luck. They filed a void that was missing. 2d

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AllDebooks This was such a funny passage, recalling the naming of the band. Thank god they changed it again to Black Sabbath 2d

peaKnit Scary music lol. I do think it comes from the blues, most artists seem to attribute the early music as inspiration. It seems like music opportunity was more wide at the time perhaps which may have helped Black Sabbath? 2d

BookwormAHN @AmyG It's also one of my favorite lines 🖤 2d

BookwormAHN @TheBookHippie 🖤 2d

BookwormAHN @AllDebooks Agreed 🖤 2d

BookwormAHN @peaKnit 🖤 2d

AmyG I also thought how funny it was having all the Satanists following them when that wasn‘t their intention at all. (edited) 2d

peaKnit @AmyG that was a hoot! 2d

BookwormAHN @AmyG @peaKnit That was funny, especially when he decided to join in with them and it scared them off. 2d

TheBookHippie @AmyG I was laughing out loud. I think it‘s hilarious. 2d

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BookwormAHN

I Am Ozzy | Ozzy Osbourne

This broke my heart when I read it. I wonder how many others have gone undiagnosed. I feel like today ADHD is probably overdiagnosed but what about back then and how many parents & teachers miss dyslexia?
Question 2: Are things getting better? Or are students still getting misdiagnosed or ignored? And how do you think Ozzy handled learning lyrics?
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BookwormAHN @BethM @AmyG @TheBookHippie @Deblovestoread @kelli7990 @AllDebooks @Jjaxn95 @peaKnit 2d

AmyG I can‘t imagine how hard it must have been for him. 2d

TheBookHippie Must have been so excruciating . My BFF was dyslexic they put her in special ed she was actually brilliant. She got diagnosed in her 30s as well. It still gets missed. When I am reading with kids and I suspect it I report it and follow through til someone listens but it‘s a battle and if you‘re not wealthy or brown it‘s even harder to get proper diagnosis. It‘s quite amazing what he did. (edited) 2d

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AllDebooks I don't think it was a diagnosis when he was a kid. Just labelled stupid and lazy, written off by the education system. How much potential has been missed on kids left undiagnosed? 2d

peaKnit @alldebooks I agree he was written off. Kids get labeled and it hangs on. I was diagnosed ADHD as an adult once I started a career close to social work and others noticed my “racing style”, my daughter is just going through the process in college. It still has a stigma. 2d

BookwormAHN @AmyG No kidding! 2d

BookwormAHN @TheBookHippie I have a friend who in catholic school was considered lazy until she was switched to a public school and her new teacher quickly recognized her as dyslexic. That has always 🤬 me off. 2d

BookwormAHN @AllDebooks I'm sure that's true but it's also sad. 2d

BookwormAHN @peaKnit Mental health needs to be destigmatized. I hope your daughter does well in college 💗 2d

TheBookHippie @BookwormAHN UGHHHHHH. That‘s pretty much still the practice here at the little Catholic school. Maddening. 2d

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BookwormAHN

I Am Ozzy | Ozzy Osbourne

And as it turns out his father was right on both accounts. Ozzy had a rough start he went to prison for burglary but then became a legend.
Question 1: Do you think he learned his lesson or that he just learned that he hated prison? He didn't exactly stick to the straight and narrow. What do you think his father would have thought about his legacy?
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BookwormAHN @BethM @AmyG @TheBookHippie @Deblovestoread @kelli7990 @AllDebooks @Jjaxn95 @peaKnit 2d

AmyG I felt that he learned his lesson. I got the feeling he wanted to make something of himself…just didn‘t quite know how. It all sort of fell in his lap. Ozzy led an unconventional life and not sure about how his Dad felt. Hopefully proud. (edited) 2d

TheBookHippie I honestly think he learned oh this is not the way here. I‘m sure not liking prison was helpful! As for his dad I hope he‘d be proud. He really did make something of hisself. 2d

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AllDebooks Prison gave him a wake-up call, for sure. He was just drifting without purpose. Whatever prompted him to post that notice for band members was a blessing. It certainly turned everything around from that point on. 2d

peaKnit I think he learned a lesson not to steal but I‘m skeptical he had captured the full picture during his first go round. He definitely didn‘t like it, yay! I hope his dad was proud, he supported him a bit with the piece of equipment he bought him to get started. 2d

BookwormAHN @@AmyG @TheBookHippie @AllDebooks @peaKnit I love that quote and I agree music really saved him. I think his father at least appreciated that. 2d

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peaKnit

I Am Ozzy | Ozzy Osbourne

Read for the #PDR #PrinceOfDarknessReadAlong founded by @BookwormAHN - I looked high and low for my farewell concert ticket (before Ozfest started) with no luck but have I been on memory lane today. I realize I have a lot of pictures for ransom of old Highschool friends, texted a few out to jostle the nerves - ha ha ha ha ha (imagine Crazy Train intro…) anyways, I enjoyed this book again and look forward to a chat about it.

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Childhood at Brindabella: My First Ten Years | Miles Franklin

Last Thursday I couldn‘t get to work as the trains were down. It‘s never happened in my 20 years at my current job. I made it a treat myself day. First stop was the local Little Free Library. I also visited St Paul‘s Thrift Shop Stockton and Starter Stories, the yummy sourdough bakery there where I spent $60 on treats! My tummy was sore the next day after dieting for so long for my showgirl performance. It was a shame it was windy and rainy.

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