The Temperence lobby versus the Genii

How many times must we here the ridiculous temperence lobby describe how George Best or Alex Higgins wasted his career? These are only two examples but there are countless other genii who have had a taste for intoxicants. Virtually all these temperate, righteous have achieved little in life let alone becoming snooker world champion twice and altering the nations perception of the sport or being the greatest player to walk out on to the park. Tonight BBC2 shows thier tribute to Alex Higgins which will no doubt focus on the fact that he liked a drink and, ultimately died, a trait that unites us all. What seperated him was his genius on the green baize with a load of balls and a cue. Be honest, isn't there a touch of jealousy there? Let us not forget the apocryphal tale of Best, the hotel room, the ex miss world, the champagne and cash strewn across the bed, 'Where did it all go wrong, George?'