It was the middle of March in 2012, and I was talking to Prague’s Esthe Plastika about having some touch-up work on my eyelids, eye bags and neck wattle. I explained what I wanted, and they asked me to take some close-ups of my face and neck area and send them along.
So I did, and when I looked at those horrific snaps I went into catatonic shock. I was looking at the features of a bloated, wine-drinking manatee.
The first thought that hit me was “okay, that’s it for the evening sips of Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc…I’m done.” The shock of those photos was so great that I stopped that very night. I haven’t touched a drop since.
My 12-year sober anniversary was celebrated on 3.20.24.
Josh Brolin describing a lot of stuff but drilling down on how and when he decided upon sobriety:
