As much as Joni would have us believe that cigarettes have helped her
writing abilities, I think its more likely that every time she tried to
quit, her inability to write was hampered by the symptoms of withdrawl. Sure
- Joni with a cigarette in hand is classic Joni. However, a permanent statue
will be viewed by many impressionable youngsters as well. Most cigarette
addicts begin smoking in their childhood. I'm against most censorship.
However, parents have choices in the library and music stores. There isn't
much a parent can do to keep their child from looking at a smoking statue in
a public park.
I don't recall seeing any statues of Elvis with a box of Dunkin Donuts on
his lap or a bottle of prescription drugs in hand. (sorry if I've offended
anyone)
Because Joni grew up in Saskatoon, I feel that her statue should reflect
upon those years. Perhaps Joni could be playing the baritone ukelele she
started out with, or ice-skating, or painting.......or maybe she could be
playing the piano with her knuckles being rapped by the teacher!
Mia
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