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Sorkin: Carrie Fisher's Sobering Advice
19 Sep
Summary
- Carrie Fisher urged Sorkin to quit drugs, promising better writing.
- Sorkin's drug use began at age 25 while writing 'A Few Good Men'.
- He credits 'The West Wing' pilot as his first sober writing success.
Writer and director Aaron Sorkin recently discussed his past struggles with drug use, crediting actress Carrie Fisher with helping him achieve sobriety. Sorkin detailed how his addiction began at age 25 while he was attempting to write 'A Few Good Men'.
He recalled using cocaine, believing it was necessary for his writing process. This period led to a decade lost to addiction. Fisher reached out to Sorkin, assuring him he could write even better without drugs.
Following this advice, Sorkin entered rehab. Upon his release, his primary fear was relapsing when facing creative challenges. He found validation that he could write sober while working on 'The West Wing' pilot, marking a significant personal and professional milestone.
