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Tag: comedians and addiction
John Mulaney Opens Up About Past Addiction: "I Drank For Attention"
The Emmy-winning comedian was a blackout drinker but got sober early in his career.
The Amazing Johnathan's 25-Year Meth Addiction Chronicled In New Doc
The former Las Vegas headliner gives an open, honest look into his ongoing drug use in the Hulu documentary.
Howard Stern "Very Sad" About Former Sidekick Artie Lange
The shock jock wishes the best for Lange, who is doing community service following a 2018 drug conviction.
Richard Pryor's Son Talks Addiction, Growing Up With The Comic Icon
“I would just do drugs over and over. It consumed me. Finally one night, I called my dad and told him I needed help,” Richard Pryor Jr recalled in a recent interview.
Artie Lange’s Celeb Friends Beg Him To Get Sober
A group of sober comedians and actors took to Twitter to ask Lange to get help for his addictions. Artie Lange became well-known for his long-running gig as a sidekick and comedian on the infamous Howard Stern Show. Lange is now in the spotlight for his long-running struggle with addiction as his famous pals plead… Continue reading Artie Lange’s Celeb Friends Beg Him To Get Sober
Comedian Jake Fogelnest: From Self-Loathing to a Life Beyond His Wildest Dreams
Notice they don’t call it the “9th Step Maybes.” It’s not the “9th Step Possibilities.” It’s the “9TH STEP PROMISES.” It’s very clear: we must be painstaking and take the suggestions. But if we DO…some amazing stuff will happen before we know it. Comedy Central, VH1, MTV, Netflix. Jake Fogelnest’s TV writing/producing credits are too… Continue reading Comedian Jake Fogelnest: From Self-Loathing to a Life Beyond His Wildest Dreams
Rosebud Baker: A Stand-Up Career Started by Sobriety
“As much as it sucks to be fully sentient through every failure, I think it’s helped me in the long run.” You may not have heard of Rosebud Baker, yet, but you will. As a stand-up comic, actress, and writer, she’s been rising through the ranks of the NY comedy scene faster than anyone I’ve… Continue reading Rosebud Baker: A Stand-Up Career Started by Sobriety
Jackie Kashian: From Drunk Driver to Hero of This Story
I would love to just check out with booze. But whatever I want to check out from will still be there when I sober up – plus whatever drunken stealing, screwing or hitting I did while I was drunk will have to be fixed. Last summer, I had a 12-step sponsor who counted performing as… Continue reading Jackie Kashian: From Drunk Driver to Hero of This Story
Eddie Pepitone: From Falling Down Drunk to Sober Stand Up
Comedy is totally addictive! It hits the part of the brain that drugs do. The love me love me I’m home I’m home part (that is when it goes well). You feel exhilarated because you are the center of attention. I was a few months out of my second rehab facility when a friend and… Continue reading Eddie Pepitone: From Falling Down Drunk to Sober Stand Up