Ah poor Christie !

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime · 20-06-2021 08:02PM #1

Struggling to feel sorry for Christie Dignam of Aslan, recently he appeared in a paper or the independent.ie crying his heart out that he's down to his last 300 euros. Banging on that the government should be giving him grants to get back on the road etc.

I'm sorry but I don't feel sorry for him. He's been living off the fame of the few songs he has for too long , I personally think if he wants to make money again he needs to release new good music, much like other Irish artists who have not been complaining (soda blonde etc) or he needs to get an actual job.

Why he can't pick up a job is beyond me, it's not like he's some A Lister celebrity that shouldn't have to work, he's another human like the rest of us. Many an A Lister and celebs who were big in the 90's etc have faded away from fame and gotten jobs and they are still happy.

Christie was also on a radio show a few months back too talking about it there he had bills to pay and so did the other band members etc. So it's not the first time he's cried poverty.

It actually makes for a terrible read too... Here it is:

https://independent.ie/entertainment/music/aslans-christy-dignam-im-down-to-mylast-300-im-considering-becoming-a-delivery-driver-40559643.html

Burt Renaults · 20-06-2021 08:05PM

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime wrote: »

Why he can't pick up a job is beyond me, it's not like he's some A Lister celebrity that shouldn't have to work, he's another human like the rest of us.

He's terminally ill and currently undergoing chemotherapy.

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime · 20-06-2021 08:07PM

Burt Renaults wrote: »

He's terminally ill and currently undergoing chemotherapy.

I wasn't aware of that until now.

So why isn't he claiming sick from the social and a medical card etc ?

Rather than flat out saying the government should give him money just like that.

But also if he is that ill then why does he want to continue touring ? Surely he should be resting. I'm sorry but it doesn't add up.

Thespoofer · 20-06-2021 08:07PM

He was right about one thing, it's a crazy world.

Doublebusy · 20-06-2021 08:07PM

He went to the newspapers to sell his "broke" story and got paid for it. Id also imagine its to get people talking and buying aslans back log of music. So your helping him bringing attention to the fact on this fairly popular web page. Good on ya - you probably dont realise but your "poor Christie" thread may do him some good

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime · 20-06-2021 08:08PM

Doublebusy wrote: »

He went to the newspapers to sell his "broke" story and got paid for it. Id also imagine its to get people talking and buying aslans back log of music. So your helping him bringing attention to the fact on this fairly popular web page. Good on ya - you probably dont realise but your "poor Christie" thread may do him some good

If it does then so be it, I never said I hated the guy or wish him misfortune, I just don't feel sorry for him or buy his sob story

20-06-2021 08:09PM

Burt Renaults wrote: »

He's terminally ill and currently undergoing chemotherapy.

And he's over 60. Employers are ageist as fu*k.

Tilden Katz · 20-06-2021 08:10PM

Burt Renaults wrote: »

He's terminally ill and currently undergoing chemotherapy.

There should be social supports available to him. I wonder has he looked into them all.

Burt Renaults · 20-06-2021 08:11PM

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime wrote: »

I wasn't aware of that until now.

So why isn't he claiming sick from the social and a medical card etc ?

Rather than flat out saying the government should give him money just like that.

It's mentioned in the article that you linked to. I'm sure he is claiming all of those things, but that won't pay his mortgage. They're a hardworking band, Aslan, but some of the venues I've seen them in... well, I doubt they're loaded. I wouldn't begrudge them the bit of publicity.

Doublebusy · 20-06-2021 08:11PM

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime wrote: »

If it does then so be it, I never said I hated the guy or wish him misfortune, I just don't feel sorry for him or buy his sob story

Grand
You can feel that way

Leg End Reject · 20-06-2021 08:12PM

Burt Renaults wrote: »

He's terminally ill and currently undergoing chemotherapy.

And has been ill for many years too.

20-06-2021 08:12PM

Did he spend it all on drugs?

20-06-2021 08:15PM

ReginaldSmythV wrote: »

Did he spend it all on drugs?

No. He's been clean for years and has worked hard despite illness

Duckworth_Luas · 20-06-2021 08:16PM

Just let him take the peno for fcuks sake!

Bobblehats · 20-06-2021 08:17PM

Duckworth_Luas wrote: »

Just let him take the chemo for fcuks sake!

Fyp

20-06-2021 08:18PM

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime wrote: »

Struggling to feel sorry for Christie Dignam of Aslan, recently he appeared in a paper or the independent.ie crying his heart out that he's down to his last 300 euros. Banging on that the government should be giving him grants to get back on the road etc.

I'm sorry but I don't feel sorry for him. He's been living off the fame of the few songs he has for too long , I personally think if he wants to make money again he needs to release new good music, much like other Irish artists who have not been complaining (soda blonde etc) or he needs to get an actual job.

Why he can't pick up a job is beyond me, it's not like he's some A Lister celebrity that shouldn't have to work, he's another human like the rest of us. Many an A Lister and celebs who were big in the 90's etc have faded away from fame and gotten jobs and they are still happy.

Christie was also on a radio show a few months back too talking about it there he had bills to pay and so did the other band members etc. So it's not the first time he's cried poverty.

It actually makes for a terrible read too... Here it is:

https://independent.ie/entertainment/music/aslans-christy-dignam-im-down-to-mylast-300-im-considering-becoming-a-delivery-driver-40559643.html

Nobodies going to employ a 60 year old who's never worked other than gigging and who's going through cancer treatment

BuboBubo · 20-06-2021 08:19PM

He's probably claiming invalidity pension or some other social welfare payment.

Even so, it's extremely difficult to live on €200 (approx) per week. He's very frail, I have some sympathy for the man. He's lucky to be still alive.

Doublebusy · 20-06-2021 08:21PM

Anyone else singing /whistling / humming an Aslan song now

gifted · 20-06-2021 08:22PM

Burt Renaults wrote: »

He's terminally ill and currently undergoing chemotherapy.

He's terminally ill for an awful awful long time?

odyssey06 · 20-06-2021 08:24PM

I guess the royalties have dried up?

Bobblehats · 20-06-2021 08:26PM

Doublebusy wrote: »

Anyone else singing /whistling / humming an Aslan song now

This is? Crazy world.

Tony EH · 20-06-2021 08:26PM

It's gas how some people's limited abilities will only allow them to think "get a job" as a solution to something. Like it's so bloody simple to just go out and "get a job". Even if Christy Dignam was ten years younger, he'd find it next to impossible to get work, never mind the fact that he's now 61. And this is before you even consider the fact that he's got cancer, which will act another blocker on his chances to "get a job" when an employer is aware of that.

"Get a job"... :pac:

Leg End Reject · 20-06-2021 08:26PM

gifted wrote: »

He's terminally ill for an awful awful long time?

That happens, being diagnosed as terminally ill doesn't always mean you're in the final months of your life. People can live for years after a terminal diagnosis.

I did think his prognosis was more positive initially though.

endacl · 20-06-2021 08:27PM

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime wrote: »

If it does then so be it, I never said I hated the guy or wish him misfortune, I just don't feel sorry for him or buy his sob story

Internet’s funny. I bet if you were aware of the mans situation you wouldn’t have posted the thread. It’s ok to say that and just drop it. You don’t have to maintain a position just because you went to the trouble of typing.

Like the way the real world works. We won’t judge.

pale rider · 20-06-2021 08:30PM

Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime wrote: »

Struggling to feel sorry for Christie Dignam of Aslan, recently he appeared in a paper or the independent.ie crying his heart out that he's down to his last 300 euros. Banging on that the government should be giving him grants to get back on the road etc.

I'm sorry but I don't feel sorry for him. He's been living off the fame of the few songs he has for too long , I personally think if he wants to make money again he needs to release new good music, much like other Irish artists who have not been complaining (soda blonde etc) or he needs to get an actual job.

Why he can't pick up a job is beyond me, it's not like he's some A Lister celebrity that shouldn't have to work, he's another human like the rest of us. Many an A Lister and celebs who were big in the 90's etc have faded away from fame and gotten jobs and they are still happy.

Christie was also on a radio show a few months back too talking about it there he had bills to pay and so did the other band members etc. So it's not the first time he's cried poverty.

It actually makes for a terrible read too... Here it is:

https://independent.ie/entertainment/music/aslans-christy-dignam-im-down-to-mylast-300-im-considering-becoming-a-delivery-driver-40559643.html

Is it so difficult for you to do the slightest bit of background before you decide to vent on an Internet forum, get yourself a life.

Fils · 20-06-2021 08:34PM

Was it just the one tune he had? ‘Crazy world’

Leg End Reject · 20-06-2021 08:35PM

Unrelated, but I always thought 'Pretty Thing' was their best song.

insert name here 123 · 20-06-2021 08:36PM

He lives in a home worth (at current market values) around 450k. Drives a nice 142D merc, was on the "living with lucy" a while back, another pay check along with the indo story.

Regardless of illness or age, begging to the taxpayer for funds is enough to get peoples backs up.

Meh....

Why doesn't he set up a go fund me page? if each fan gave a euro ðŸ’¶

20-06-2021 08:36PM

Fils wrote: »

Was it just the one tune he had? ‘Crazy world’

You'll know this one also

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cskVF4BFgoI

biko · 20-06-2021 08:37PM

I suppose a lot of artists with no other marketable skills now will have to do other jobs to hold them over.

odyssey06 · 20-06-2021 08:38PM

Fils wrote: »

Was it just the one tune he had? ‘Crazy world’

You've never heard This Is? Have a listen, Christy might get a few cents from it...

Ah poor Christie !

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