Quote by Julie Walters

It wasn't being an alcoholic - it was going wild. It happened when I got famous. It was like having my teens in my early thirties: blotting out your life, not having to think about anything.

It wasn't being an alcoholic - it was going wild. It happene

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on their transition into fame and how it led them to engage in reckless behavior and alcoholism. They suggest that the sudden notoriety had a profound impact on their life, making them feel as if they were reliving their teenage years but in their early thirties. This newfound freedom and the ability to escape from reality resulted in excessive partying and a disregard for the consequences, ultimately leading to their struggle with alcohol addiction.

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By Julie Walters

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