Nick Morton: comedian, filmmaker, addict in recovery
Nick Morton, multi-hyphenate, genius
RERUN - Episode 1 - Tommy Swerdlow
RERUN - Episode 1 - Tommy Swerdlow
RERUN - Episode 1 - Tommy Swerdlow
Tuesday 26th October 2021
Tommy Swerdlow shares his journey from writing Cool Runnings to battling heroin addiction and finding recovery on The Drunkalogues.
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Nick Morton: comedian, filmmaker, addict in recovery
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Get the buttons here!Tommy Swerdlow's Rollercoaster Journey: From Hollywood Hits to Recovery
I'm so sort of, so sort of cynical about that sort of group think thing I've always steered away from it.
Imagine being at the pinnacle of your career, writing blockbuster hits like Cool Runnings and The Grinch, while secretly battling a crippling heroin addiction. That's the story of Tommy Swerdlow, who joins Nick Morton on this episode of The Drunkalogues. Swerdlow opens up about his early days in Hollywood, the highs of his success, and the devastating lows of his addiction.
He shares a harrowing account of hitting rock bottom, including an emergency surgery that was a turning point in his life. But it's not all doom and gloom; Swerdlow’s story is laced with humor and resilience. He talks about the pivotal role of faith and small acts of courage in his recovery journey. Ever wondered what it's like to navigate group dynamics in AA? Swerdlow gives his candid thoughts on that too.
Despite the dark times, he has found a new identity and recent successes that prove recovery is possible. Tune in for a conversation that's as enlightening as it is entertaining, offering valuable insights into the power of recovery.