From a 17-year-old writing in the Guardian about why teens continue to support Amy Winehouse:

Honestly, I don't think any of us would want to swap our lives for Winehouse's. But maybe at times teenagers feel they can relate to some aspect of Winehouse's plight - whether they be going out with a guy Dad can't stand, or desperate to persuade Mum that a tattoo doesn't screw up your chances of getting a decent job. However big a mess Winehouse makes of things, hundreds of messages of support from her fans reinforce that there are still people rooting for her. For teens, it's a comforting message in a world that can often seem unforgiving - no matter how much you screw up, there will still be people who want you to shine.

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