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YahYahY t1_izqnq08 wrote

But it might require an already famous and wealthy father.

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countessofole t1_izs3wi5 wrote

His already famous and wealthy father is also why he was so addicted to drugs, what with giving him his first joint at 8 years old and all.

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haribobosses t1_izqr8y4 wrote

Was Bob Sr wealthy? Would’ve been a first for an underground filmmaker.

Pretty sure all his money went up his nose.

But yes, little Rob definitely had the support of well regarded people in the industry.

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ripyourlungsdave t1_izsd1xr wrote

While money makes the time that you're actually in recovery a little easier, it doesn't make it any easier to actually get off the drugs and alcohol.

His having money in his family does not diminish how incredible it is to get past that kind of addiction in any way. In fact, it can be that much harder to reach your rock-bottom when you never run out of money. Makes it take a lot longer for actual consequences to show when you're not worried about your mortgage payment, electricity bill, groceries and school supplies.

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