'In 1969 I gave up women and alcohol. It was the worst 20 minutes of my life.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Best uses irony to describe giving up women and alcohol as the worst 20 minutes.
- In plain terms
- He jokingly claims that quitting his vices was the hardest thing he did.
- What can you take from it?
- Humor often masks the struggle of personal change.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you cope with loss?
- What do you value most?
Another view
The statement trivializes the serious challenges of addiction.
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