While I do firmly believe that all people must ultimately bear responsibility for their actions, (past, present and future) your characterization of Kirwan's current state seems unduly harsh.
It would seem as if Kirwan was possessed of an extremely fragile psyche, even more so than Green, and his alcoholism widened the fissures over the years to the point where he can longer deal with even the pressures of living a "normal" life, let alone the pressures of being a performer.
As with Green, I can not believe that he has "chosen" the path his life took.
It seems a cruel irony that individuals who have given countless strangers, around the globe, so much joy, are unable to find even peace, let alone happiness in their own lives.
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