Andrew Lloyd Webber spoke with The Times about his addiction to alcohol, saying in a profile published Saturday (April 18) that he started a current journey to sobriety more than a year ago. The 78-year-old composer, who’s an EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony winner), says checking into a rehab clinic “didn’t work,” but joining AA meetings is something he’s “adored.”
“I am a recovering alcoholic,” he told publication. “Sixteen months ago I decided that I needed help and it’s the best thing that ever happened to me.”
Though he’d previously talked about quitting drinking in 2015…
