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Ah poor Christie !

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  • 20-06-2021 8:02pm
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    Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime
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    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


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    Burt Renaults
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    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.


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    Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime
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    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.


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


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    Doublebusy
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    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


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    Kopparberg Strawberry and Lime
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    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


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    [Deleted User]
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    Burt Renaults wrote: »
    He's terminally ill and currently undergoing chemotherapy.
    And he's over 60. Employers are ageist as fu*k.


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    Tilden Katz
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    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.


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    Burt Renaults
    Registered Users Posts: 910 ✭✭✭Burt Renaults


    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.


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    Doublebusy
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    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


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    Leg End Reject
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    Burt Renaults wrote: »
    He's terminally ill and currently undergoing chemotherapy.

    And has been ill for many years too.
    https://forumofgames.com/index.php

    >>> Staying Alive <<<



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    [Deleted User]
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    Did he spend it all on drugs?


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    [Deleted User]
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    ReginaldSmythV wrote: »
    Did he spend it all on drugs?

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


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    Duckworth_Luas
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    Just let him take the peno for fcuks sake!


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    Bobblehats
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    Duckworth_Luas wrote: »
    Just let him take the chemo for fcuks sake!

    Fyp


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    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


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    BuboBubo
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    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.


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    Doublebusy
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    Anyone else singing /whistling / humming an Aslan song now


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    gifted
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    Burt Renaults wrote: »
    He's terminally ill and currently undergoing chemotherapy.

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


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    odyssey06
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    I guess the royalties have dried up?

    "To follow knowledge like a sinking star..." (Tennyson's Ulysses)



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    Bobblehats
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    Doublebusy wrote: »
    Anyone else singing /whistling / humming an Aslan song now

    This is? Crazy world.


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    Tony EH
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    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:


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    Leg End Reject
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    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.
    https://forumofgames.com/index.php

    >>> Staying Alive <<<



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    endacl
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    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. ;)


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    pale rider
    Registered Users Posts: 264 ✭✭pale rider


    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.


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


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    Leg End Reject
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    Unrelated, but I always thought 'Pretty Thing' was their best song.
    https://forumofgames.com/index.php

    >>> Staying Alive <<<



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    insert name here 123
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    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 💶


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    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


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


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    odyssey06
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    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...

    "To follow knowledge like a sinking star..." (Tennyson's Ulysses)



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