Why Buzz Aldrin Doesn’t Give A Fuck

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In case you haven’t heard, Buzz Aldrin doesn’t give a fuck. He isn’t fixated on the fact that he was the second human to walk on the surface of the moon. Nor is he looking to relive that moment time and again for the American public, no matter how much they ask. In fact, the 79-year-old former Apollo 11 astronaut is far more comfortable discussing how his hour and a half moonwalk on July 20, 1969 impacted his personal life – and for good reason. Over the past forty years, many of his post-Apollo interviews have focused on his alcoholism and recovery, as well as his struggles with depression. His two failed marriages pop up in conversation too.

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