"Dr. Bob's character undoubtedly had a strong influence in shaping local meetings. As Akron's Bob E. saw it, one of the big differences between Akron and New York and Akron and Cleveland as well, was that "we did not tell our drinking histories at the meetings back then. We did not need to. A man's sponsor and Dr. Bob knew the details. Frankly, we did not think it was anybody's business. Besides, we already knew how to drink. What we wanted to learn was how to get sober and stay sober."

p.222-223 of Dr. Bob and the Good Oldtimers
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