Abuse Quote by Gil Scott-Heron
“When we were doing the "Angel Dust" thing we got information from the National Institute of Drug Abuse because we knew that if we went out and said something about angel dust people were going to ask questions about it and we wanted to be sure we had all the information to deal with it when those questions came up. So it's all a question of being as prepared as possible out front, so that if you are going to deal with information it'll be correct. A lot of people won't check it out but some people will.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 1975 interview with Gil Scott-Heron, Rolling Stone
He prepared thoroughly using official drug information to answer questions about angel dust accurately.
In simple terms: He used reliable sources to be ready for tough questions.
Key Takeaway
Prepare with credible data before speaking.
Themes
responsibility
information
communication
accuracy
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
educational
practical
When to use this quote
- journalism
- public speaking
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
public health
media preparedness
drug education
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify data remains current?
- What are the risks of over‑preparing?
A Different Perspective
Information may become outdated quickly.
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