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Podcast: The Truth About Alcohol (Why Quitting Feels So Hard)
Episode: Norm MacDonald on Sobriety, Alcohol, and Life Without Drinking
Description: Norm MacDonald was one of comedy’s sharpest minds—and in this rare conversation, he opens up about his relationship with alcohol, how quitting changed his creativity, and why living alcohol-free gave him an edge in life.
You’ll hear Norm’s stories about drinking on stage, what happens when alcohol becomes part of your persona, and why he believed alcohol is “the worst drug of all.” We also explore the myth that booze fuels creativity—and what really happens when you perform with a clear mind.
This is Norm at his most honest...