Andrew Lloyd Webber Says He's a Recovering Alcoholic
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Andrew Lloyd Webber revealed to The Times that he is a recovering alcoholic, having sought help 16 months ago after struggling with secret drinking despite previously announcing sobriety.
- He described a difficult period where his family was in distress, prompting him to check into a clinic and later attend Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings, which he found supportive and life-changing.
- Lloyd Webber emphasized the equality and camaraderie he experienced in AA, dispelling stereotypes about its members, and acknowledged the challenges of addiction, including hiding his drinking by consuming vodka.
- While he admitted to creating some successful songs while drinking, he also noted memory lapses and near misses, expressing regret for any negative impact his alcoholism may have had on his professional relationships.
- The composer apologized for any problems caused by his addiction and reflected on the realization that he had been "getting away with" his behavior for some time.
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