Overview

What is a wiseman? What is a prophet? Someone with a strange, unflappable demeanor. Someone who speaks in cryptic koans, words whose meanings take years to unravel. Someone who has confronted death, God, sin, and the immortal soul. Someone unfit for this world, but too brilliant to depart it. Someone--in short--like Keith Richards. Here, at last, the wisdom of this indefatigable man is recorded and set forth. These are his visionary words: ""I would rather be a legend than a dead legend."" Or ""Whatever side I take, I know well that I will be blamed."" And--indeed--""I've never had a problem with drugs, only with policemen."" Not merely a compendium of wisdom, this book is also a complete guide to the inner workings of a complex and inspired belief system, and the life of a man sanctified by fame. What Would Keith Richards Do reminds us to learn from our mistakes, let our instincts lead us, and above all, do what Keith has done better than anyone--survive.

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""Charming throughout...an interesting and enjoyable addition to any collection."" --Sacramento Book Review ""Who better to teach us how to deal with life than Keith Richards? West's book serves as a kind of Bible for ""Keithism,"" a philosophy of life based on the author's collected Richards quotes. Fun to pick up, thumb through, chuckle a little bit here and there."" --The Rumpus ""A very entertaining and insightful little tome...The quotes that West assembles are revealing and hilarious - a perfect combination from the man who truly embodies rock 'n' roll."" --Lincoln Journal Star ""Whether you take his advice to heart, or just have a good laugh, you will definitely discover a refreshing new outlook on life."" --Zink Magazine

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Jessica Pallington West is the author of Lipstick. Her writing has been featured in the Daily Telegraph, BBC-TV and BBC-Radio, and About.com. She is a die-hard Stones fan.

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