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SIR Anthony Hopkins has told a group of alcoholics that his chronic addiction to drink was a life-enhancing experience.

In an extraordinary speech to a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous, the Oscar-winning actor said: "I'm glad I'm an alcoholic.

Oh yes, I wouldn't have missed it for the world. Obviously, I'm sorry for the hurt I caused people ... but being an alcoholic was an amazing and powerful experience."

However Sir Anthony, who has now been sober for 26 years, also gave the 300 addicts a harrowing and moving account of how much of his life and talent was blighted by his craving for alcohol. By the end of his speech, which was recorded with ...

extrait : The Evening Standard, 28 février 2002, auteur : Muir Hugh