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TRUTHFULLY, THOUGH, drinkers do get into odd situations. A fellow in our group, prior to joining AA, tried to shake the booze habit by rejoining his church, even volunteering for the choir. It didn't work. Every Sunday morning, he sang with a snootful, loudly and off key. This went on for weeks, until one Sabbath he had the flu and stayed home. After the service, several members of the congregation thanked the minister for having had the organ repaired. . . .