PirateKing
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It's a start I suppose...
Homeless guy has a voice for radio!
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I hate to piss on his parade, but I believe all of this attention he is getting so fast is VERY dangerous & he most certainly will fall off the wagon sooner, rather than later! The only thing more dangerous than an addict with no money is an addict with money! Instant celebrity is difficult enough to deal/cope with for people without substance abuse problems, much less for a person who is a hardcore addict! Now they are throwing all kinds of job offers, money, attention, a new home, etc., at him all at once! I just don't see this ultimately having a happy ending!
He had a career in radio before, and pissed it all away! I believe he should be making efforts to REALLY get his life together, which isn't an easy thing, before he embarks on such an ambitious path such as the one being offered through all of the job offers! I'm sure people will use him as long as they can, but they won't be there for him when he pisses it all away again!
For those who were wondering, Ted Williams does in fact have an EXTENSIVE criminal history! No rapes or murders that I know of, but his rap sheet is pretty lengthy none the less! If memory serves me correctly, it is mainly burglary, robbery, theft, and fraud related crimes! You know, the standard crimes for an addict who is looking for a buck for his next fix. I've seen something like 7-8 of his mug shots already. Those who have made him job offers, offers of a new home, etc. are all aware of it too.
Like I already said, I don't see this ultimately havng a happy ending. However, when he ultimately crashes again, given the attention span of American pop culture with regard to instant pseudo-celebraties, I'm sure nobody will notice.....as we will have moved in to the next flavor of the day/week long ago!
He had a career in radio before, and pissed it all away! I believe he should be making efforts to REALLY get his life together, which isn't an easy thing, before he embarks on such an ambitious path such as the one being offered through all of the job offers! I'm sure people will use him as long as they can, but they won't be there for him when he pisses it all away again!
For those who were wondering, Ted Williams does in fact have an EXTENSIVE criminal history! No rapes or murders that I know of, but his rap sheet is pretty lengthy none the less! If memory serves me correctly, it is mainly burglary, robbery, theft, and fraud related crimes! You know, the standard crimes for an addict who is looking for a buck for his next fix. I've seen something like 7-8 of his mug shots already. Those who have made him job offers, offers of a new home, etc. are all aware of it too.
Like I already said, I don't see this ultimately havng a happy ending. However, when he ultimately crashes again, given the attention span of American pop culture with regard to instant pseudo-celebraties, I'm sure nobody will notice.....as we will have moved in to the next flavor of the day/week long ago!
He had been sober for over two years when he had nothing. I think he is genuine. I really hope he doesn't fall off the wagon. He has been given another opportunity for life, he is looking forward to seeing his mother in Brooklyn, and he can live a cushy life.
I think he will do fine. If not, he had his opportunity.
I think he will do fine. If not, he had his opportunity.
That's already happened, keep up with the times old cat
http://board.freeones.com/showpost.php?p=5278859&postcount=18
PirateKing
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Damn man, you are a downer. Can't you be happy for the guy?
I'm just being realistic! I don't believe in putting the cart before the horse so to speak. I genuinely believe he is being set up for a serious fall! I don't even believe he has been two years sober/clean. Time will tell......but the odds of this ending in a "and he lived happily ever after," type scenario aren't in Ted's favor! He could prove me wrong......but I just don't see it. Seriously, how many people with serious addictions ever turn it around? Look at Hollywood, where people are given chance after chance after chance......and they can't kick their addictions. This man is on his last chance likely, he won't get a third.
I know the truth isn't always popular.....but it's still the truth! I might be a little biased as the worst addiction I ever suffered from is caffeine, and I am big on personal responsibility & am not really big on excuse making.
As far as being happy for him......that will only happen IF he proves me wrong! He hasn't done that yet.....and he still has a LONG way to go toward that end! I hope he can prove me wrong.....but like I said, the odds aren't in his favor!
Saw it in news.He's pretty good.I saw his old shed too which he called home.This guy was a diamond in the rough.Hopefully, he'll have a better living from now and become an inspiration for others.
then why did you link it or even talk about it?
It's nice to hear things like this. The guy really does have a good voice for radio and voiceovers. I just hope people realize that most people that are in bad situations like his don't get opportunities like this. If it wasn't for a lucky series of unlikely events he wouldn't either. People out there suffer all the time and nobody cares about them. They are the silent invisible masses, and I hope others also keep those people in mind. Society relying on almost unbelievable good fortune to help those people isn’t a good thing. I also hope the man appreciates the opportunity he has been given. I hope his time hitting rock bottom will show him the value of what he has been given now so he doesn't squander his life.
You know what this thread needs?
Mugshots.
http://www.buzzfeed.com/awesomer/two-decades-of-ted-williams-mug-shots
I'm happy for the guy...he seems humbled and grateful for his new found opportunities. But, you know, if he was stealing my shit or breaking into my car, maybe I would have such a big heart about it. I know addiction's a bitch and he never hurt anybody (that I'm aware of) so I do wish him the best. But he ain't no angel.
Mugshots.
http://www.buzzfeed.com/awesomer/two-decades-of-ted-williams-mug-shots
I'm happy for the guy...he seems humbled and grateful for his new found opportunities. But, you know, if he was stealing my shit or breaking into my car, maybe I would have such a big heart about it. I know addiction's a bitch and he never hurt anybody (that I'm aware of) so I do wish him the best. But he ain't no angel.
I actually hired him (and 100 others) for a day job back in November.
Hate to be the one who says "I told you so," but I TOLD YOU SO!!! Evidentally, Ted Williams has been "detained" by police for getting into a physical fight (he was hitting her) with one of his daughters (I believe he has several kids....to different women)! According to reports, he was belligerent and VERY DRUNK also! Ted Williams has been drinking again??? Who would have thunk it???? Then again, I'm a realist who thinks very little of human nature (because I know it too well)! Didn't really take this guy much more a week to prove me right, and to live down to my expectations! Two years clean and sober......MY ASS!!! I believe so-called "reality" tv is dumbing us down so much that some of us can't tell bs when we see it anymore!!! This doesn't make me happy per se, but I saw it coming 1000 miles away!
You don't have to keep reminding us you are a realist who hates life and drowns in self made negativity.
Here is the article:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lan...ad-to-hotel-altercation-lapd-involvement.html
I'd say this guy should probably stay away from Dr. Phil and his kids. They are grown up and so far being reunited with them has caused some problems. Not completely sure but just noticing he was on Dr. Phil with them and now this.
Here is the article:
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lan...ad-to-hotel-altercation-lapd-involvement.html
I'd say this guy should probably stay away from Dr. Phil and his kids. They are grown up and so far being reunited with them has caused some problems. Not completely sure but just noticing he was on Dr. Phil with them and now this.
I don't hate life......I just know & smell bs when I see it! His story, especially the 2 years clean & sober (all the while he was living on the street & panhandling), just smelled a little "too good".
Forgive me, but I get no joy in a man who fucked his own life up getting all kinds of breaks going his way......then he apparently pisses that all away too! I'm tired of people becoming instant celebrities for ABSOLUTELY NOTHING! It's his fault he found himself in the state he was/is in! My father (died @56) was an alcoholic! I'm neither an alcoholic or a drug addict! So, I'm big on personal responsibility! He made his bed, got another GREAT chance to turn it around (which he arguably didn't deserve) and seemingly he managed to piss it all away again! He has an addiction, an extensive criminal record, and several illegitimate kids! What makes/made him so special again? I believe in second chances & redemption......but those are EARNED & shouldn't just be GIVEN like they are candy! Like I said, I'm big on personal responsibility! Whose fault was is it that he found/finds him self in the position he is in? That's right.....it's Ted Williams' fault!
I said he should have gotten his life cleaned up BEFORE any of the other shit, and I stand by that! By his actions, he proved my right!
Forgive me, but I get no joy in a man who fucked his own life up getting all kinds of breaks going his way......then he apparently pisses that all away too! I'm tired of people becoming instant celebrities for ABSOLUTELY NOTHING! It's his fault he found himself in the state he was/is in! My father (died @56) was an alcoholic! I'm neither an alcoholic or a drug addict! So, I'm big on personal responsibility! He made his bed, got another GREAT chance to turn it around (which he arguably didn't deserve) and seemingly he managed to piss it all away again! He has an addiction, an extensive criminal record, and several illegitimate kids! What makes/made him so special again? I believe in second chances & redemption......but those are EARNED & shouldn't just be GIVEN like they are candy! Like I said, I'm big on personal responsibility! Whose fault was is it that he found/finds him self in the position he is in? That's right.....it's Ted Williams' fault!
I said he should have gotten his life cleaned up BEFORE any of the other shit, and I stand by that! By his actions, he proved my right!
Well, I guess Ted has now admitted he has been drinking "again," (feigned surprise) and he will be entering rehab now! Anyone else think that might have been a good idea BEFORE all of the bs? Like I said in an earlier post.....putting the cart before the horse rarely works & this was no exception to that rule!
PirateKing
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Damn you've had it out for the guy since the beginning haven't you?
What's wrong, did this guy steal your dream or something? Were you hoping to be the new voice for kraft macaroni & cheese?
What's wrong, did this guy steal your dream or something? Were you hoping to be the new voice for kraft macaroni & cheese?
No.....I'm just sick and tired of seeing people getting something for ABSOLUTELY NOTHING! That's what is wrong with this country! Accepting that kind of bull shit has become common place! I am very big on earning the things that come your way! What did he earn exactly? There are far more people who are hurting in this country.....through no fault of their own.......who are far more DESERVING of help than this guy EVER was! He was given a "gift," and had plenty of opportunities (likely more than most are presented with) before, and he managed to make a mess of his life! I would have been all for helping him get clean.....but the instant celebrity shit.....for what.....being a homeless junkie alcoholic with an extensive criminal background, and SEVERAL illegitimate children.....who just happens to have a good voice? I guess that is why this country is filled with so-called celebrities who are famous for absolutely nothing (aside from for being famous)! But, the media was too busy tripping over their tongues for their flavor of the week! I guess we can just add this as another chapter of the dumbing down of America!
Don't hate me because I was right......just try not to fall for the bs next time! If you want to be mad at anyone, be mad at Ted Williams......he let you, and himself down! Besides, what is wrong with wanting people to actually EARN their opportunities & to actually suffer the consequences when we FUCK UP.......or actually expect someone to clean up their lives before getting another opportunity......and ACTUALLY starting from the bottom & working your way up when you do?!?!?! When this country moved away from pulling yourself up by your own bootstraps.....and personal responsibility....that is when we went into the state of decline that we find ourselves in today! I never hated Ted Williams......I just viewed his story & all of the recent hoopla as another example of what is WRONG with the United States......not what is right with it!
And, not that it matters, but I am probably one of the most LIBERAL people you would ever want to meet generally! Like I said.......I am just very big on PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY & actually EARNING what life presents you with! What exactly is wrong with that again? What exactly made this guy so special again? Our streets are filled with "forgotten" drug addicts and alcoholics! Oh, that's right, he was "blessed" with a good voice! My bad!
Don't hate me because I was right......just try not to fall for the bs next time! If you want to be mad at anyone, be mad at Ted Williams......he let you, and himself down! Besides, what is wrong with wanting people to actually EARN their opportunities & to actually suffer the consequences when we FUCK UP.......or actually expect someone to clean up their lives before getting another opportunity......and ACTUALLY starting from the bottom & working your way up when you do?!?!?! When this country moved away from pulling yourself up by your own bootstraps.....and personal responsibility....that is when we went into the state of decline that we find ourselves in today! I never hated Ted Williams......I just viewed his story & all of the recent hoopla as another example of what is WRONG with the United States......not what is right with it!
And, not that it matters, but I am probably one of the most LIBERAL people you would ever want to meet generally! Like I said.......I am just very big on PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY & actually EARNING what life presents you with! What exactly is wrong with that again? What exactly made this guy so special again? Our streets are filled with "forgotten" drug addicts and alcoholics! Oh, that's right, he was "blessed" with a good voice! My bad!
