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Was Kiedis lucky? I think he is really talented, but it seems to me that he got into the RHCP thing by luck. He also met a lot of famous people by just living in LA.

Audrey McCarthy heck yes. he's lucky he didn't die, he's lucky he was immersed in so much talent as a kid, and he was lucky as heck that his bff's in high school happ…moreheck yes. he's lucky he didn't die, he's lucky he was immersed in so much talent as a kid, and he was lucky as heck that his bff's in high school happened to be musical geniuses. luck, luck, and more luck.
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Just read Flea's book Acid for the Children, has anyone read both? I am not looking to read a repeat of the early beginnings. Is there enough variety here? Seems like they lived parallel lives for many many years.

Chris I found Acid for the Children more enjoyable although I don't regret reading Scar Tissue, which I just finished. Towards the end of ST I grew a little…moreI found Acid for the Children more enjoyable although I don't regret reading Scar Tissue, which I just finished. Towards the end of ST I grew a little tired of again another relapse, again another new girlfriend and another breakup. Flea's book is definitely more about passion for art and music. Then again the drug part is intense and desperate towards the end, that definitely comes across to the reader. Kiedis takes drug taking to another, darker level. Gloomy but fascinating.(less)

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How old should you be to read this?