Ruth Pointer of the legendary Pointer Sisters, opens up about being addicted to drugs and her journey through music in her new memoir, Still So Excited! My Life As A Pointer Sister.
“People have been approaching me for years to tell my story and I tried with one person and it didn’t work out so I kind of shelved it. The opportunity came again so I jumped at it.”
On her battle with drugs and alcohol:
“I’m a recovering drug addict, an alcoholic. I come from domestic abuse and trauma. I made crazy decisions in my life and in relationships.”
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