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In the 70s, everybody was doing drugs, so long as you showed up and did your work, theyd use you until you died
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"In the '70s, everybody was doing drugs, so long as you showed up and did your work, they'd use you until you died"

- Brion James

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This quote by Brion James is a reflection on the culture of the 1970s. It recommends that substance abuse was widespread and accepted, and that individuals were expected to work hard regardless of their drug use. The quote implies that companies wanted to overlook drug use as long as the worker was productive. It likewise implies that companies wanted to keep employees on up until they died, despite their substance abuse. This quote shows the attitude of the time, which was that drug use was not seen as a significant problem, which it was acceptable as long as it did not interfere with work. It likewise reflects the idea that employers wanted to overlook substance abuse in order to get the job done. This quote is a tip of the culture of the 1970s, and how mindsets towards substance abuse have actually altered gradually.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Brion James between February 20, 1945 and August 7, 1999. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 26 other quotes.

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