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    Did Billy Joel ever attempt suicide?

    Question #120752. Asked by star_gazer. (Mar 18 11 11:27 AM)


    bigponder

    		Yes, by drinking furniture polish:
    http://www.contactmusic.com/new/xmlfeed.nsf/story/joel-attempted-suicide-by-drinking-furniture-polish

    Mar 18 11, 11:52 AM
    Zbeckabee

    		Joel battled with depression for many years. In 1970, a career downturn and personal problems aggravated his condition. He left a suicide note (which became the lyrics to "Tomorrow Is Today") and attempted to commit suicide by drinking furniture polish, saying later, "I drank furniture polish. It looked tastier than bleach." His drummer, Jon Small, rushed him to the hospital. Joel checked into Meadowbrook Hospital, where he was put on suicide watch and received treatment for depression. Joel later recorded "You're Only Human (Second Wind)" as a message to help prevent teen suicide.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_joel

    Mar 18 11, 2:21 PM

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