To me, this is not sad, but disgusting. In my opinion, from this article, he is a complete narcissist, has total disregard for those around him and those he puts in danger. He was given many more chances than the average Joe. I might have had sympathy for him the first couple of times, but after that, get a grip and do what is required to straighten out your life. I would not buy anything he publishes, as he is still looking out only himself. There was no remorse or shame communicated to his family, friends, readers, or fans in this article, only a chance to have the writer promote his next book. It's only his arrest and imprisonment that has stopped him from drinking and driving. He is trying to seize an opportunity for publicity.