The Interview Anthony Hopkins on Quitting Drinking and Finding God
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Oct 25, 2025 
Join Sir Anthony Hopkins, the iconic Academy Award-winning actor, as he shares heartfelt insights from his life. He recounts his pivotal moment of realizing he was an alcoholic and how it pushed him toward spiritual awakening. Hopkins reflects on overcoming childhood insecurities, the joy of acting as an escape from loneliness, and his experiences with younger actors. He discusses the miracles of aging, the importance of gratitude, and his connection to faith, all while contemplating legacy and life's deeper meanings.
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Moment That Ended His Drinking
- On Dec 29, 1975 at 11:00, Anthony Hopkins realized he was an alcoholic after drunk-driving in a blackout and sought help immediately.
- He heard an internal voice say, "it's all over, now you can start living," and the craving to drink left him.
School Report Sparked Determination
- At 17, Hopkins received a damning school report and decided to stop playing the fool and "act as if it is impossible to fail."
- That decision pushed him to pursue acting and changed his life's trajectory.
Life As A Playful Game
- Hopkins treats life and acting as a game and advises against taking either too seriously.
- He frames effort as doing your best while keeping perspective on death and impermanence.
