Famous AA Speaker - Anthony H. "His message at 22 years sober"

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  • Опубликовано: 30 янв 2014
  • Website - www.aaspeaker.com
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    This famous Alcoholics Anonymous Speaker Anthony H. tells his story after 22 years sober. He became an actor in the 1960’s, and came to America to a make a pot of gold, but ended up in Alcoholics Anonymous in December of 1975 instead.
    In this humorous talk, Anthony tells us why he is baffled with normal drinkers, many of the lessons he’s learned in recovery, and the beautiful life, and beautiful people he’s met in Alcoholics Anonymous.
    If you’ve enjoyed this talk by Anthony H. here is another talk he gave at 16 years sober in Los Angeles California. - • Famous AA Speaker Anth...

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  • @tonyaustin2858
    @tonyaustin2858 9 лет назад +76

    Thank you for posting these videos.
    Im a member of AA and I have been sober since August 1980.
    Now I am getting old and unable to get to meetings on a regular basis, so these videos help me to achieve another sober day.
    Thank you.

    • @WeDoRecover12
      @WeDoRecover12  7 лет назад +12

      No problem, it's comments like this that keep us going, and that's what it's all about!

    • @seanreynolds9535
      @seanreynolds9535 7 лет назад +1

      God

    • @WeDoRecover12
      @WeDoRecover12  6 лет назад

      Thank you for listening :) Here's another talk by Anthony H. if you haven't heard it yet. ruclips.net/video/kTUlsMqMKwg/видео.html

    • @georgeregenold3685
      @georgeregenold3685 3 года назад

      Staying Safe, that's US today. You are Never Alone Never Again through God's Grace and Mercy WE have aged.

  • @trendnwin6545
    @trendnwin6545 Год назад +12

    I am 5 days sober and have come to the realization my life depends on the AA programs/people. I am extremely grateful to hear people like Anthony Hopkins speak of his struggles. It makes me feel not so lonely in this disease.

  • @barbarakane9332
    @barbarakane9332 Год назад +5

    Thank you, Mr Hopkins. I love your story.

  • @aai3661
    @aai3661 5 лет назад +31

    Isn't it amazing to realize this is what Anthony Hopkins really sounds like. The man and not the actor. At ease being himself with his AA family. That's the extraordinary magic of AA.

  • @martynrobinson9550
    @martynrobinson9550 5 месяцев назад +1

    I am an alcoholic and I have been sober for nearly 7 months with the AA fellowship. I listen to this video often. It's everything to me ❤

  • @massrunner
    @massrunner 4 года назад +8

    I always loved Anthony H as an actor, but now I have so much more respect for him!

  • @suzettesharpe6618
    @suzettesharpe6618 2 года назад +3

    Thanks needed this

  • @enrico44ify
    @enrico44ify 8 лет назад +21

    I never imagined that this extremely talented actor had the same problem as me, I'm so grateful that Sir Anthony Hopkins spoke on this. It just shows that no matter who you are, booze can destroy you if you don't abstain from it.

    • @WeDoRecover12
      @WeDoRecover12  6 лет назад +2

      Here's another talk by Anthony H. if you haven't heard it yet. ruclips.net/video/kTUlsMqMKwg/видео.html

    • @kennethrjackman6563
      @kennethrjackman6563 3 года назад +2

      I think you should refer to him as Tony H......... I think that is what he would prefer. I heard another very famous actor one night at a meeting in LA say "I have never once broken my anonymity. But tonight, you will break it for me when you tell your friends that you were in a meeting with me." Sadly........he was totally right. When we tell people not in AA about who we see in meetings, we are the ones breaking the Tradition of anonymity.

    • @strikerorwell9232
      @strikerorwell9232 2 года назад +1

      @@kennethrjackman6563 I cant understand how I personally would start telling others who I meet at a meeting? Im new in this and I am freezing with a horrible withdrawals. I have to fight each day to go to a meeting, Im so grateful you guys in the AA and NA exist!

    • @kirstenjones1825
      @kirstenjones1825 2 года назад +1

      Yeah

    • @davidcoleman1861
      @davidcoleman1861 Год назад +1

      Very true! The disease doesn’t discriminate!

  • @stephenstrong59
    @stephenstrong59 9 лет назад +8

    Thanks for Sharing Tony. Glad to be Here and 15 Months Sober. Keep On...Keeping On...ODAAT.

  • @glennward2227
    @glennward2227 5 лет назад +7

    I love listening to people in recorvey not sober that have years under there belt sober is ok but rrecorvery is where it's at great talk thanks for putting this & the rest it makes me not alone even when I am

  • @karenaponte3182
    @karenaponte3182 3 года назад +3

    Love these meetings

  • @albertvargas7422
    @albertvargas7422 7 месяцев назад

    39:35 .... I was 6 months sober, thinking of drinking, don't know why but I listened to this audio instead. I got sober at the clubhouse in Kissimmee, and as soon as I heard him mention it I jumped up, not wanting to drink anymore. We are truly the luckiest people alive. Thanks for keeping me sober, Tony. It's been nearly nine years since I have had a drink. Thanks to AA and God.

  • @msrepeet
    @msrepeet 7 лет назад +7

    I really love this story.

  • @Aaaaya
    @Aaaaya 9 лет назад +1

    Thank you, SO much!

  • @lorrainechandler7864
    @lorrainechandler7864 7 лет назад +9

    Beautiful,inspirational,humble man.Helping other recovering alcoholics.Giving back as he has been Blessed. Thanks for sharing.

  • @debifry3334
    @debifry3334 9 лет назад +9

    im debi,14 years recoveing alcholic now 2014.this is so awesome tobable to listen on my laptop if icant make it to a meeting i can do this and not leave myhome thank u so very much whom ever discovered this great idea. debi fry

    • @WeDoRecover12
      @WeDoRecover12  6 лет назад

      Here's another talk by Anthony H. if you haven't heard it yet. ruclips.net/video/kTUlsMqMKwg/видео.html

  • @donnasloane9031
    @donnasloane9031 3 года назад +4

    Thank You for not doing a drunk-a-log. It was easy to listen and to identify.

  • @lancecarroll2136
    @lancecarroll2136 10 лет назад +4

    Great Listening!

  • @adamfox1669
    @adamfox1669 2 года назад +1

    Thank you

  • @springtimemarion
    @springtimemarion Год назад +1

    love you for improving your life.

  • @milkmedia9323
    @milkmedia9323 7 лет назад +2

    This is fantastic.

  • @jonmulch1
    @jonmulch1 5 лет назад +1

    Thanks Tony

  • @springtimemarion
    @springtimemarion Год назад

    Thanks for sharing.

  • @krustysurfer
    @krustysurfer Год назад +1

    One prayer at a time for a Group Of Drunks like us...
    Tony H. Bless you and thank you as well to the people sharing this message.

  • @kazzywray9091
    @kazzywray9091 9 лет назад

    Fantastic x

  • @jaybrown2684
    @jaybrown2684 3 года назад +2

    Great aa speaker meeting.

  • @meepmeep111
    @meepmeep111 8 лет назад +2

    this is so helpful for me

  • @guymontour2169
    @guymontour2169 3 года назад +1

    Thankyou,

  • @SeanHegarty-yv8yz
    @SeanHegarty-yv8yz Год назад

    Fantastic im just over a yr sober, and I've just started listening to these, and I heard him say something, which I may of heard before during meetings or in general, but it made me understand something a friend says, and how wrong he is in saying so, thanks...

  • @stevenschuster
    @stevenschuster 6 лет назад +8

    Still cant believe Anthony Hopkins is an alcoholic. Its like the best thing that ever happened for alcoholism.

    • @ItsNotDarkYet
      @ItsNotDarkYet 6 лет назад

      My sponsor gave me these tapes around 2004/2005. That's about the only thing I got from A.A. lol I mean, I was sober for 5 years, but broke down and became normal again. lol

  • @springtimemarion
    @springtimemarion Год назад +1

    I am proud of you.

  • @friendofjesus1680
    @friendofjesus1680 Год назад

    good talk

  • @adrianlee3497
    @adrianlee3497 8 лет назад +8

    I couldn't see my life with or without alcohol or drugs and I was nervous breakdown crazy in conflict but I knew I either had to surrender or die because I was on my way there if I kept going the way I was going and that's why I went to 12 step meetings in the first place because I couldn't control something that was controlling my every decision, so I did what was suggested in the rooms of A.A. at the time, prayer, big book, look for sponsor ect, but at the bottom line it was only the first 2 that worked, the fellowship just gave the typical suggestions,
    I finally was guided by God and his angels to a Big Book step study group which turned everything around for me because I was willing, this was in 1990. Now I just study and practice A Course In Miracles because it's the only thing that resonates with me. Turns out that for me the steps, the fellowship, and the rest of what A.A. "is" are just pointers to what The Real Deal is, necessary tools to move from pain to Enlightenment. in the end the "Group Of Drunks" the chips and the rest of A.A. are all just illusions, because love is all there is, so, as arrogant as this may sound I've accepted God for them, because if I told them The Truth well...they just wouldn't accept it.
    Together We Ascend; Adrian

    • @optimisticzebra8498
      @optimisticzebra8498 6 лет назад

      Adrian Lee I relate a lot. T took me 3 tries...and now I could imagine my life with my program. Being able to quit drugs and alcohol is a miracle but the change in my mind is priceless.

  • @locke230
    @locke230 8 лет назад +2

    brillant

  • @ronniesmith869
    @ronniesmith869 7 лет назад +1

    ronnie s. san angelo looking for speaker for concho valley conference may 5,6,&7 2017. would love to have A. Hopkins

  • @jorgefernandez4644
    @jorgefernandez4644 2 года назад +2

    Buenas tardes grupo Vancouver
    Saludos a todos...☕

    • @jorerafael6717
      @jorerafael6717 Год назад +1

      Gracias FELIZ 24 Horas compañeros solo por hoy.si se puede.

    • @jorgefernandez4644
      @jorgefernandez4644 Год назад +1

      @@jorerafael6717
      ♥️Alcolicos Anonimos...☕

  • @donnasloane9031
    @donnasloane9031 3 года назад

    Wow, I also began my journey by going to central office first.

  • @jimbedford4709
    @jimbedford4709 8 лет назад +2

    thank you for sharing. I shall add this to my library of speaker tapes; we truly are, all of us, so very much alike...add great humor to the great sorrow, or what could have been, until we come to believe. Cut down? My friends had asked me to slow down...lol....my brakes were broken. nothing but an entire reverse direction, change of ideas , come to find faith, of some sort....

    • @WeDoRecover12
      @WeDoRecover12  6 лет назад

      Here's another talk by Anthony H. if you haven't heard it yet. ruclips.net/video/kTUlsMqMKwg/видео.html

  • @yellow6100
    @yellow6100 4 года назад +3

    When it comes down to it is the "skill" of overcoming addiction being able to See triggers in real time and say "no!" ? (-whether its with help of steps and prayer or whatever)

    • @krustysurfer
      @krustysurfer Год назад

      There is a spiritual force that steps in to run the show when we cannot, its not willpower, Intelligence, wisdom its-
      G-ood
      O-rderly
      D-irection
      that dwells within after we surrender to that force of Love.

  • @healinghandsnewyork3308
    @healinghandsnewyork3308 9 месяцев назад

    ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @SmossyYT
    @SmossyYT 5 лет назад

    @DarrenRhinehardt Yo lump is my bro from long ago. Where did he go?

  • @malindamann6860
    @malindamann6860 8 лет назад +1

    life without drugs as my solution is great.

  • @RuthlessGladiator
    @RuthlessGladiator 8 лет назад +16

    Is that Anthony Hopkins?

    • @mountaintruth1
      @mountaintruth1 8 лет назад +4

      +Ben Anderson yup

    • @WeDoRecover12
      @WeDoRecover12  6 лет назад +1

      Here's another talk by Anthony H. if you haven't heard it yet. ruclips.net/video/kTUlsMqMKwg/видео.html

    • @iadorakelley5025
      @iadorakelley5025 6 лет назад +2

      Yeah. It sure does sound like Anthony Hopkins! But then, we know there are quite a few good impersonators. Regardless, I don't think he's said anything that isn't helpful and consistent with the program. And that supports it's value.

    • @bettybeepbeep2363
      @bettybeepbeep2363 5 лет назад

    • @johnlarocque8373
      @johnlarocque8373 5 лет назад

      What moves was he in?

  • @kazzywray9091
    @kazzywray9091 9 лет назад +1

    Stewardess quote is spot o n funny identification x

  • @nicoleyonnotti1121
    @nicoleyonnotti1121 7 лет назад

    when is this from?

    • @AnthonyL0401
      @AnthonyL0401 6 лет назад

      Nicole Yonnotti Circa 1997 based on his timeline given in his share

    • @arctichare8185
      @arctichare8185 5 лет назад

      Listen to him again and you will hear when it was spoken.

  • @deathraytex
    @deathraytex 8 лет назад

    hey tony

  • @christopherglow8921
    @christopherglow8921 3 года назад

    Last time I heard him in Manhattan Beach got sober because they had tequila United States that's why he came here from England for the 1st reason

  • @paulsaul7674
    @paulsaul7674 5 лет назад +1

    Listen to the real actor's in the background

  • @cynthialynnvalerino6411
    @cynthialynnvalerino6411 7 лет назад

    Hard to be anonymous for some of us. It can be a HUGE handicap sometimes. Next time, I'm gonna assume a fake name? Nah, just kidding :-) Progress NOT perfection! lol

  • @iamtheman7018
    @iamtheman7018 8 месяцев назад

    That got reaally weird at the end

  • @fintan3563
    @fintan3563 4 года назад

    I recognize the voice. 🤓

  • @tonycook7457
    @tonycook7457 5 лет назад

    lol

  • @BilboBaggins-rr2vn
    @BilboBaggins-rr2vn 10 месяцев назад

    Hannibal lector

  • @cherifitzgerald5901
    @cherifitzgerald5901 8 лет назад +1

    I bet Sir Anthony H is speaking a the big AA meeting in heaven. God bless

    • @chaos4854
      @chaos4854 8 лет назад +7

      he's still alive

    • @fabianstanley13
      @fabianstanley13 8 лет назад +5

      He's still alive and kicking, Cheri Fitzgerald. :) Thank God for that.

    • @nicoleohare9491
      @nicoleohare9491 5 лет назад +1

      He is alive and sober

    • @AssPhyxiation
      @AssPhyxiation 3 года назад

      In heaven? Are you drunk? He's still alive.

    • @kennethlodwig4024
      @kennethlodwig4024 Год назад +1

      Not only is he alive.... he won another Oscar!

  • @kirstenjones1825
    @kirstenjones1825 2 года назад

    Cockadoodle dont

  • @joelthomas4445
    @joelthomas4445 2 года назад

    Shortydog1

  • @monica_richardson
    @monica_richardson 7 лет назад +4

    Love this man- but just because he is a famous actor does not make him an expert. Watch a New Documentary called The 13th Step on Amazon.

    • @camrock76
      @camrock76 7 лет назад

      Monica Richardson expert on what?

    • @camrock76
      @camrock76 7 лет назад +2

      Monica Richardson do you mean drinking or sobriety. Because I didn't hear anything but a story. Take it for what you will. He's definitely no expert on anything I'd imagine

    • @codybarrett6192
      @codybarrett6192 5 лет назад

      Just sounded like a testimony to me

    • @arctichare8185
      @arctichare8185 5 лет назад

      I do not hear him saying he is an "expert" alcoholic.

    • @kennethrjackman6563
      @kennethrjackman6563 3 года назад +1

      Doesn't make him an expert. But he's not speaking as an expert. He's speaking as someone who can testify to what AA has done for him. And considering he now has 45+ years of sobriety........I think he's definitely got what it takes to be a featured speaker.

  • @Jeaniesunshine-fb5rk
    @Jeaniesunshine-fb5rk 4 года назад

    Who is breaking our Anonymity. This is not right .

    • @AssPhyxiation
      @AssPhyxiation 3 года назад +3

      Read up. He has said he is happy with sharing his story.

    • @kirstenjones1825
      @kirstenjones1825 2 года назад

      Cockadoodle do os

    • @krustysurfer
      @krustysurfer Год назад

      He is sharing his experience hope and strength

  • @Jeaniesunshine-fb5rk
    @Jeaniesunshine-fb5rk 4 года назад

    Anonymous?????
    Who are these anonymity breakers.
    Anonymity !!!!!!

    • @AssPhyxiation
      @AssPhyxiation 3 года назад

      Read up. He has said he is happy with sharing his story.

    • @kirstenjones1825
      @kirstenjones1825 2 года назад

      Cockadoodle dont

    • @krustysurfer
      @krustysurfer Год назад

      Tony H. The limey tequila cowboy no anonymity broken.

  • @BevHaut
    @BevHaut 4 года назад

    Did you have Sir Anthony's permission to post this video? Or any other video? Because if what I know is true, you're the reason he can no longer go on the speaker's circuit. You've broken his anonymity. And that's unacceptable.

    • @kennethrjackman6563
      @kennethrjackman6563 3 года назад +1

      He didn't mention his full name once. And the posting doesn't list his full name. YOU have broken his anonymity by identifying him.

  • @tonymarek2199
    @tonymarek2199 5 лет назад +1

    AA is for quiters, LOL

  • @JT-gg6kc
    @JT-gg6kc 7 лет назад

    NA>AA

    • @AnthonyL0401
      @AnthonyL0401 6 лет назад

      Jt Boy78 Depends on one's perspective

    • @elvissoto4661
      @elvissoto4661 4 года назад

      Jt Boy78 they are both the same beautiful solution

  • @adamfox1669
    @adamfox1669 2 года назад

    Thank you