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Friday, December 14, 2007 12:00 AM

Flirting with disaster

Will Amy Winehouse's self-destructive behavior make her a music legend -- or will it just kill her?
By James Hannaham

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  • Friday, December 14, 2007 08:07 AM

    Nothing romantic about drug adiction

    Alcohol too. Almost been there and certainly have seen my share of incredible people lose their talent and in some cases their lives because of it. Can you imagine if Billie Holiday and Jimi Hendrix had lived longer than 44 and 28 years, respectively? With Winehouse, I get the feeling she will either be a flash in the pan (mainly due to the abuse) or end up like Anna Nicole Smith - another woman we watched self-destruct for our entertainment. And Winehouse will simply not have the legacy of a Holiday or Hendrix. It's quite sad. When an addiction reaches the point of self-abuse, you really need professional help.

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