Quote by John Lennon

When you're thirty-five, you can't take as much booze ... and I always got a little violent on drink...So it was kind of self-destructive suicide side of me, which is resolving itself for the better, I believe, because I never enjoyed it...

When you're thirty-five, you can't take as much booze ... an

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In this quote, the speaker reflects on their experience with alcohol consumption and its negative impact on their life. As they reached the age of thirty-five, they found that they could no longer handle alcohol as well and would become violent when drunk. They acknowledge the self-destructive nature of their behavior and indicate that it was almost like a form of self-sabotage. However, they also express a sense of relief that they no longer enjoy drinking, suggesting a hopeful resolution as they believe this change will lead to a better outcome for themselves.

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