Dr. B. & Bill W. — AA Meeting (1948)

RS-G049 · PIONEER ERA · AA · 1948

Dr. Bob & Bill Wilson

AA Meeting · Washington, DC
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SpeakerDr. Bob & Bill Wilson
EventAA Meeting
LocationWashington, DC
Year1948
EraPioneer Era
FellowshipAA
Duration35:33
RS NumberRS-G049
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When the gentleman of the committee told me that our co-founders were coming down this year, it was of course a great gratification to all of us. But I was cautioned that only one of them was going to speak. I thought that was unusual anyway. I inquired about it. One of the societies told me that Dr. Bob has come a long way and he wants to enjoy his dinner. If he has to speak, he probably won't enjoy his dinner. But seeing as it is May, I want to introduce Dr. Bob Smith. And if he cares to say a word, he'll be all for the good. I see that your program committee has me rated as a non-speaker. And confidentially, folks, I would tell you that's just what I've always thought too. I feel rather guilty that I haven't contributed or attempted to contribute something toward the success of your wonderful meeting here today. I feel perhaps I have not been about my work as I should be. I'm not like the man on the Elation Silver McGee program who was asked, where are you going? He said, I'm going to tend to my social security. The other fellow said, do you mean you're going to make a payment? He said, no, I'm going to get my suspenders fixed. I would be very remiss, my friends, if I didn't take this opportunity to thank you for your kind invitation to Mrs. Smith and myself to come here as your guests and for the many niceties we've been privileged to enjoy. I have also enjoyed your seemingly inexhaustible battery of excellent speakers. And I'm not unmindful of the fact that you still have one for whom you would like to listen. And if you'll allow me to paraphrase Gracie Allen, I would say he is good to the last word, and that's good too. Thank you, Dr. Bob. As I indicated, the gentleman of the committee had long wanted to bring to Weissman pictures enjoying the eminence of those that you have heard and will get here tonight. And especially the man on my left, who has devoted his entire sober life, along with Dr. Bob, in developing the program that has meant the difference between life and death to so many of us. Because of the demands on his time, and because he lacks that attribute of…

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