"I never had one beer. If I bought a six-pack of beer, I kept drinking till all six beers were gone. You have to have that kind of understanding about yourself. I haven't had a drink now in 12 years"
- Samuel L. Jackson
About this Quote
This quote by Samuel L. Jackson speaks with the importance of comprehending one's own habits and constraints. He is describing his own battles with alcohol, and how he was unable to control his drinking. He acknowledges that he was unable to have simply one beer, and rather would drink the whole six-pack. This quote is a reminder that it is very important to be aware of our own behavior and to recognize when we need to make modifications. Jackson has been sober for 12 years, which is a testimony to his strength and decision. This quote acts as a motivation to those who are battling with dependency, and motivates them to take control of their lives and make positive changes.
This quote is written / told by Samuel L. Jackson somewhere between December 21, 1948 and today. He was a famous Actor.
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