You better stop drinking because you’re getting blurry.

Mono R. looking after his friends and his eighth shot of tequila.

I love to drink and I love to sing. But most people like to hear me drink.

Georgie B. giving the audience what it wants at the Carioca Cafe.

Depression is just anger without enthusiasm. It’s an empty beer bottle with no one worth throwing it at.

Norma M., her seething rage barely contained by apathy at the Cricket on the Hill.

We’ve had enough to drink. Now let’s have too much.

Mike C., 40, raising the bar at the Ale House in Tacoma.