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Was Dennis shy?

Hi,

This is for anyone who can provide some insight or answer. I have noticed that Dennis othen comes across as reserved during interviews. I saw a video of him presenting a Grammy with Brian and he didn't look very comfortable. I've never seen the energy that I read about. So I'm wondering if there was some shyness there that he overcame with the various substances he used? Thanks

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Thanks Judith,

His vulnerability does come through in interviews. I guess that is some of the reserved qualities I see. I've never seen the Good morning show interview. However, the interviews I have seen show an insightfulness that seemed to escape some of the other band members in regards to the direction the band was taking or other issues concerning the times. Its sad to me that he wasn't taken more seriously because I think he could have reenergized the Beach Boys while Brian was gone. Having never met him its hard to put everything together, so your input was greatly appreciated!

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judith patterson
it has been said he looked wasted on an 1980s good morning interview, but his microphone wasnt working.


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Hey,

I must say that I just looked at the GMA interview and while I understand him to say the mike wasn't working he does look rather looped.

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"it has been said he looked wasted on an 1980s good morning interview, but his microphone wasnt working."

Neither was his brain or central nervous system that morning - he looked wasted because he **was** wasted.

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I agree, it was painful to watch. He could barely sit up.

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judith patterson
so tell me doctor doe, where you there, and what was he on, why didnt your friend rob reply?.


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To get back to my original post, I would like to add that the behavior witnessed during the GMA interview diminishes who he was and and the insight he was able to provide when he was more coherent. I think it is always sad to see someone behaving in such a manner that does not reflect their true personality and unfortuately that's what happens with substance abuse. The debate on this post seems moot since the abuse has been well documented by those who knew him. With that said I don't feel that aspect of his life defined him. His point of view and music was much more. So that goes back to my question regarding his true personality. By the way thanks for the input.

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judith patterson
so tell me doctor doe, where you there, and what was he on, why didnt your friend rob reply?.


No, I wasn't there, but I've seen the video, I know something of Dennis' lifestyle at that point in time, and I've spoken about it with someone who **was** there (hint - not Joan Lunden). As was evident to anyone who saw the interview having removed their rose-tinted spectacles, Dennis was totally wasted - drunk and stoned. Don't know whose bright idea it was to have him present at a morning press call, but whoever it was deserves a good slap... and it must be said, Brian did one of his finest 'deer-in-the-headlights' impressions too. Not a shining moment in their relationship with the media.

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Agreed, it makes you wonder what their management was thinking. But then management did want to perpetuate the myth. Didn't Dennis say something to the affect that if the Beatles had their management they would still be jumping around in Beatle suits.

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judith patterson
so who is joan lundon?, and who was there that you know?.you tend to forget that brian had been on drugs for a while, as were they all. look at jerry skilling, he knows all about drugs, etc. if he was on anything, it would be alcolhol, not drugs. trying to make yourself inportant is not becoming.


Joan Lunden was the unfortunate interviewer, and the person I talked about it with was one of the band.

BTW, you've just undermined your credibility by stating that they were all on drugs at the time, twofold:

1 - it rather contradicts your claim that Dennis wasn't wasted...

2 - I think Mike, Alan & Carl would be most interested to learn that in 1980 they'd been on drugs for a while.

Not trying to make myself look important, just correct misconceptions with established fact.

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judith patterson
did your friend from the band tell you 1978-79 dennis and carl went on holiday to new zealand and australia and both had drugs. as told by dennis. is it the fact you like up satanding people, or you have to be right. perhaps your an australian, you have the trats?.your not perfect yourself. being born into a sinful world for a start. no hope there.


I don't normally do this, but... it's obvious to me that you don't know who I am in the BB fan world, so may I suggest you check out this site - http://www.btinternet.com/~bellagio/ - or do a search on my name in amazon.com books. Or both. Concisely, I know a little about the history of The Beach Boys. I also know how to use the shift on my PC, and I can spell properly as well.

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judith patterson
so you have got your own web site, so have others.good speller your self are you? just because you say things are right does not mean they are.i wouldnt go on about american education if i were you, they only teach you half of what you need to know. this i have seen for myself.england is the only education in the world.this still doesnt change anything i have said.


Why should I go on about American education (not that I have) ? The Aussie boy comment is odd as well - I'm English.

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I think the Fruitcake refers to me as Aussie, and I'm also English

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so your all three, fruit cake, an aussie, and english.there wont be much english there.you should go home, your not wanted there. own your own home, that can change, being kicked out of your street, or country. bad reputation for work, that to.so what area do you live?.

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judith patterson
so your all three, fruit cake, an aussie, and english.there wont be much english there.you should go home, your not wanted there. own your own home, that can change, being kicked out of your street, or country. bad reputation for work, that to.so what area do you live?.


I'll say this very slowly, so you can have a crack at understanding... I'm English. I **live** in England. I was **born** here.

BTW, you realise there's a reason why all your other posts have been deleted. It's because you are a very stupid and immature person who doesn't know when to quit - I'm guessing you're about 13 or so, emotionally and intellectually.

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Good grief..........I see certain asylums are NOT escape proof.

Only one thing to add after reading the above garbage -

Judith Patterson...

Judither Pad-her-son is a freak and so much idiot person who likes say so many s.h.i.t.s. Why? Because she wants her 15 minute spotlight.

Re: Judith Patterson...

another drop kick to sort out, you can have 15 minuets in the spot light.

Re: Judith Patterson...

judith patterson
another drop kick to sort out, you can have 15 minuets in the spot light.


Re: Judith Patterson...

So I guess we'll never know if Dennis Wilson was shy. I mean, that IS what this post started out as right?

Re: Judith Patterson...

yes, it seems if you dont agree with them your booed, and abused. well its illeal, and there will be no more blue bambu roo.

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