DONALD MACLEOD
You’ll be a caring man but please... give up the fags
Dear Donald
I doubt you will ever get round to reading this letter, and the very important advice it contains, because you are almost never in. You’re always out gallivanting with your band and friends into the wee small hours. And, let’s face it, you don’t like taking advice from anyone, least of all someone of my, sorry, your, age. Oooft this is confusing! By all means learn from your mistakes. Believe me, you will make plenty, many of which you will always regret making. Try not to make them again. But life, as you already know, is about looking ahead, welcoming the future with open arms and what lies ahead. Dwelling on and having sleepless nights over past mistakes which you can do nothing about will never be for you. Once it has been said and done it is gone. Learn from your experiences, your mistakes and at all times try to become a better, more loving and caring man. And believe me you will do it. I could say don’t do this or that, watch out for this individual or that investment. But I won’t. What is the point? You already know the difference between right and wrong. You may be a bit unsure and unsteady on your feet at the moment but, believe me, you will grow and become more confident and selfassured as the years pass by. Live your life to the full, look after your health, your wife – yes you will be married one day – your kids and family and friends. Enjoy the many happy years and get through some tragically sad days with bravado, confidence and surety that you are actually doing the right thing. One last thing (which you will ignore though I truly wish you wouldn’t). Please give up the fags.