""It's just literally being afraid. And you think, oh, [the alcohol] will ease the fear. And it doesn't." What was he afraid of? "Everything. It's just a general all-round arggghhh. It's fearfulness and anxiety." He added, "For that first week you lie to yourself, and tell yourself you can stop, and then your body kicks back and says, no, stop later. And then it took about three years, and finally you do stop.""

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Robin Williams

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Robin Williams was a celebrated actor and comedian known for his improvisational skills and heartfelt performances in films like 'Good Will Hunting'.

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