[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> This may be, for you old-timers, worn territory. But, I have often wondered
> why Joni feels it so necessary to ingrain the fact that she smokes so
> indelibly into her public persona. It has always struck as ironic that
> someone, who is capable of such wisdom and fortitude, and celebrates in verse
> her phoenix-like ascensions from numerous life struggles - finds it so
> compelling to advertise a personal habit that is so potentially self
> destructive. Any thoughts?
It's part of her rebellious nature I'd say.
Jerry