Death, Sex & Money Alec Baldwin Talks Money, Family, Fame and Cocaine
Apr 12, 2017
Alec Baldwin, actor and comedian known for film, TV and his memoir Nevertheless, reflects on money and ambition. He talks about leaving law for acting, soap-opera discipline, and the grind of TV versus film. He also recalls cocaine use and an overdose, the loneliness of fame, and the chaos of family life with three young children.
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Providence Over Planning
- Alec Baldwin compares his financial life to Bugs Bunny being rescued by incoming girders at the last moment.
- He credits providence and sporadic big paychecks rather than strict financial planning for his security.
Mentor Who Saved His First TV Days
- David O'Brien saved Alec Baldwin early in his soap-opera career when Baldwin couldn't remember lines.
- O'Brien became a mentor figure who showed Baldwin a model of generous masculinity and professional support.
Cocaine, Cost-Consciousness, Overdose
- Baldwin recounts first cocaine experiences in 1980s New York and calculating its cost like a Woody Allen character.
- He describes an overdose in a hotel room that made him very sick and wary of returning to heavy use.
