Goodman Opens Up About Alcohol Battle

18 May 2009

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Actor John Goodman has opened up about his 30-year alcoholism battle, admitting, at his lowest point, hangovers were a "luxury".

The former Roseanne star revealed all about his past booze issues during a Friday night TV appearance on The Late Show in America to promote his new play Waiting For Godot.

He recalled he was "toasted pretty good" during a past appearance on the program - when he agreed to dive into a New York City fountain fully clothed.

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Calling his sobriety "one of the best things that ever happened," the newly-bald Goodman recalled the fountain incident, telling host David Letterman, "I almost got arrested; I was real belligerent".

At the height of his booze battle, Goodman recalled, "Hangovers, they were a luxury... I'd get the DTs (shakes). It was bad. I sweat less now".

Asked if he was truly an alcoholic, the actor stated, "I was to the point of alcoholism 30-35 years ago!"

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