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- ABC's 'Designated Survivor' star Kiefer Sutherland discusses drinking, the trouble it's caused him and why he still does it, during his interview with Jess Cagle.
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I met him this past summer at a bar. He was super nice... And super hammered.
Was he any mad? like when he got PHYSICAL at a fan demanding him an autograph?
@@canadavatar Nope. I didn't see anyone demand an autograph though. He was hanging out at a local bar in my town after one of his concert gigs. I walked in, saw him over in a corner leaning against a jukebox surrounded by 3 or 4 people. I walked over and was very surprised because he was mid-story but began looking over at me while telling it and I realized he was basically inviting me in to the conversation. So when there was a pause I said something like, "Hey Kiefer, I don't want to bug you but just wanted to say I'm a big fan." He left his spot leaning against the jukebox and walked over to me and my date, his eyes got all animated and he was like "Hey man, thanks a lot! Which roles are your favorites?" And suddenly I found myself in a 5-minute conversation with him about Dark City and Stand By Me. He was gracious, shook my hand and took photos with us. I didn't ask for an autograph. I asked him if I could buy him a shot and he hesitated (I think he almost said yes to be honest) but then said "It's cool man, we have a tab open, you don't need to spend anything. Thanks though." He went back to his circle and we kind of hung around a bit on the periphery just in shell shock. As word got around that he was there, about 45mins later his security escorted him out a back entrance - but he literally turned on his way out and came back over to me and my then-girlfriend and said, "Just wanted to tell you it was an absolute pleasure" and shook my hand. I think he was hammered, but it was still one of the nicest celebrity encounters I've had. And for some reason I thought he had a reputation as a dick, so it was about as nice a surprise as when I met Axl Rose and he, too, was very gracious and greeted every fan.
sure you did
@@terryjp3050 I'll gladly link you to my Facebook page if you'd like, where you can see the photo of us together. He was performing with his country rock band in my hometown and went to a dive bar after the show. I was on a date and caught him right after he got there. I'd have no reason to make any of this up.
@@terryjp3050
Such a wet blanket bro.
Try to not be so bitter and jaded.
Who knew Roger Sterling was such a great interviewer?
Go Kiefer…
I stopped drinking for 5 whole years.
You heard that right, 5 whole years.
5 years which saw me lose the weight I’d always wanted to lose, re-gained the slim figure I’d had in my 20’s… and was pretty fit…
I found it hard but I did it.
The problem was… it was 5 years of complete misery.
My family and friends would invite me to the bar and I’d sit there drinking soda whilst everyone else was drinking having a great time.
And there was me, knowing that my belly was no longer hanging over my jeans but feeling like I didn’t want to be there.
I’ve started drinking again now and yes, my belly is bigger but I enjoy the buzz of sharing a drink with friends.
I feel normal again.
I won’t be giving up drinking any time soon. Cheers 🍻
If you need alcohol to have fun, you need AA
@@Julia-nl3gqWhat’s even more sad is your willingness to pass judgement on someone regarding a subject that you clearly know nothing about. Either you’re living a blessed life of perfection, or one of undeniable misery. Judging by your idiotic statement, I’m guessing the latter.
He was my first crush as a kid. I actually met him when I was 19 (at a bar go figure) there was a disgusting guy flashing women on a smoking patio and he was not having that and wanted to kick his ass lol, I asked him what happened to my lost boy, he seemed offended at first but then thanked me, all in all he was such a nice guy and so willing to talk and a gentleman. I'm 35 and still have a crush on him all these years later lol.
Me too I had a crush on him when I was 10 , I'm 34 and still love him ....
This is why I love him. Finally, someone sees it as I do! It doesn’t have to be one extreme or the other, sometimes moderation is the best solution. I made this very decision a few years ago. Yes, I get hammered, I just don’t do it every night. I love the bar scene. I love everything about it, so I’m with Kiefer on this one.
i have no problem drinking in moderation and rarely even feel like having more than one or two drinks when i do. i used to wish i could continue using drugs that same way, though
i envied people who could do a line at a party on saturday and go to work on monday. if i take a bump ill be shooting an 8 ball before the night is over - and it only gets worse from there
Moderation is not the solution for alcoholics like him. Moderation is a fine solution if you are not an addict. He is.
@@Julia-nl3gq have a cuervo
Kiefer is one cool dude.
Hell be dead, for bar memories..not a good decision. clearly alot of you dont understand alcoholism
WE NEED ANOTHER SEASON OF 24! We need to get Jack out of Russia!!
Tell me about itttttttttttttttt WE NEED A PETITION PLEASE EVERYBODY
Jack Bauer deserve a nice happy ending for God sake
His life, his choice, at least he is honest. 💐💐
Nothing wrong with going out for drinks with close friends it's life! 🎉😊
basically he likes to get pissed every now and then
Exactly. It's about knowing your limits and self imposing drinking curfews so it's not an every single day thing.
respect
Love this guy, so humble
I love it, he’s not letting them take away his fun & he’s not going to lie about it either. Best actor as an agent since Sean Connery in Bond.
I respect his answer/decision. We have one life, and he (from the sounds of it) didn't want to be fighting something he could potentially manage. Abstinence is great/necessary for some, and I'm guessing that mental energy to abstain can itself be overwhelming, like someone fighting for heaven and willing to sacrifice this life to get it.
Except it's obvious he isn't managing it. Sadly. The only way for alcoholics to manage it is to not do it. They can't control it if they do. I sadly wasted almost 2 decades of my life with an alcoholic as a partner, I know more about this than I would wish on anyone.
I'll bet you money that his wife and entire family would rather not be around a drunk all the time. Alcoholics and addicts really only think of themselves in all aspects of their existence. Of course hes having fun, the person in the family who is always intoxicated is usually the only one of the group having any fun. Its great for him with all of his money and fame, but the message he is sending to your average person is pretty sad. People have the illusion that they have their vices under control, its always the other way around.
The entire AA system is a joke. You can drink and live a productive life. Just like eating or any other vice, it’s about portion control and using caution and judgement.
I dont undestand why the interviewer is pushing the "your an alcoholic" vibe. Using terms like high functioning is a reference to being an alco. KS isnt an alco so why should he stop? I know plenty people that love to go out tell stories and have a drink..... in that order. I also know people who go out to get drunk.... those are the people I dont want to be around.
I can say rather bluntly that I am with Kiefer 100% in that I will likely never completely give up alcohol simply because the wonderful experiences and memories I cherish as a result of having a few drinks! Cheers and be happy... =)
I stopped drinking almost 6 years ago now and I don't miss it. I'm not against drinking and I was never an alcoholic just felt like it was time to part ways with it.
Great interview. Thanks for being real!
Dang that man is steely-real.
It would be a blast to get some beers with Kiefer!
Yeah , drinking is a barrel of laughs , until you end up dead with liver failure at the age of 36 as my sister did . Still , she made a choice as Kiefer obviously has … Just know Cirrhosis of the liver ain’t a fun way to go ‼️
You either have a problem with alcohol or you don't. You don't have to drink to have a good time with your friends. If he is an alcoholic I hope he can find a way to give he up. He's too good an actor to let it ruin his life.
David Carlson But it sure fucking helps. People say they can have fun without alcohol but it just excludes them from plans because they don't drink and if they did go out to a club or bar they would be stiff as fuck and a little anti social.
There's nothing wrong with social drinking but with an alcholic it willl take your family, your job, your liver, your life. You have a choice, live or die. I go out to clubs, bars, concerts and I have a good time. I'd rather be a little stiff or uncomfortable than dead.
Like all crutches, they eventually impair your ability to walk (straight) without them
I smoke weed. he drinks alcohol. who gives a shit. do you Kiefer. no more drunk driving tho :) he already know
imbrawler dubz I agree with u
Drinking and smoking can be very dangerous for him
Kiefer, I know your friend Chris mutually on Facebook chat. He was in the film 1969 in 1988 as Alden
Well he ain’t Bob Dylan
I'll always see him as David from Lost Boys
High functioning, sure, but you can be destroying your liver with zero physical signs until it's too late and you need a transplant. Heavy drinking over time can also cause dementia, neuropathy, heart failure, and so much more. That's the only thing that got me to consider quitting. If anyone here is considering quitting, it's worth trying for a few months to see how it goes.
He needs to quit the drinking and smoking. He won’t enjoy anything while he’s in the hospice. And for our benefit….get back in shape and bring back 24. With Biden in office, we’re gonna need a real one.
Actors historically drink a lot and enjoyed it. Some of the most entertaining times ever have been nights out with the old school . They know how to enjoy life. He's an adult. He can decide what he wants. Good on him
Never buy weed from someone named keifer
Sexy guy and sexy voice, I hope to be like him for my future
It's so refreshing to hear such candor from a true Hollywood star. He says he likes to drink, so he is gonna keep on drinking. Love it!
Todd, right on the money. What's wrong with that? He's doing just fine. So are all the rest of us that walk his walk.
God Bless him.
Sad to hear about that.
hope someday he will give up drinking.
Let him drink if he wants to drink. Winston Churchill drank every damn day.
@@Crunch_Buttsteak winston churchill was a satanist.
Why compare the two?
@@tickedoffnow Go have a beer Jimmy. 🍻
Why should we care if he has a problem or not
I get it!!!grown man, he is accepting responsibility, He reaps what he sows etc....adulthood is such sweet sorrow!!!!!!!!
2:20: Probably what Amy Winehouse also said at some point.....
Keifer and I were born on the same day.
No one cares
Spoken like a true addict.
@Kathrina Same thought as you kATHRINA
Screw u TheGranti7a
honest
Any choice is the right choice for you Kiefer.
I don't drink or party... I've never been in trouble with the law ;)
Hotel California styly
I like pizza…iiii like it
Cheers to Kiefer! A man's got to do what a man's got to do and that is getting some fun out of life! Why not? :-)
Svein Grimstad He is on a self-destruct path. Sure he can do whatever he wants with himself as long as he never takes the wheel. Obviously he’s wasted more often than sober (I mean look at him even in this interview) so it’s clear to me he should have his driver’s licence revoked.
Strange he managed to work on the Designated Survivor project if he's more wasted than sober. Some co-actors said he often came wasted on the set of 24 too. If he can pull it off drunk, he really is a skilled actor. I seen the whole 24 series several times, but I never noticed he could have been drunk. All his acting were professional. In this interview he said, as long as he work, he get to have a fun time with drinks after. That means every night then? I hope this style does not lead too an too early death. He's relatively young still. Reason to feel worried, right? I love Kiefer as an actor, he mean a lot to me.
Svein Grimstad Well I don’t know how he pulled off Designated Survivor. When you’re an alcoholic with extremely high tolerance for ethanol, I guess anything is possible. But really he looked like crap in this interview from 18 months ago, dunno what state he’s in currently. He’s bound to hit rock bottom any time soon.
Svein Grimstad Plus, I don’t think the shooting schedule for DS is anywhere near as hectic as 24.
Let's hope he get himself together and sober up. I guess he either drink at all or he drink a lot, nothing in between. It's like that for so many. I know the problem of stopping when I first began, and then the hangover comes as a chock that I can`t handle, so I repair myself and do it at the next morning and the next till I can't get down another drop, except water. 4,5 or 6 days in a row, not longer and once or twice a month. But other times it could be easier to limit myself. But it was kind of easier to just drop it, for 8 months so far. Some times feel like falling of the "water wagon" though. But I will not overdo it, just moderate, or we shall see...
Good for you ! It’s your life 😊
"If you really really like something, and it's an addictive substance, let it be the last time you touch it" -James Taylor
What a moronic quote.
@@TonyVega123 I actually love James Taylor and Kiefer Sutherland´s music, big fan, but they have the right to say what they want whenever they want
he has the alcoholic's red nose
Big boss
Not many of you realize this who haven't had a friend or loved one or yourself used drugs, but you can also use crack meth heroin cocaine as well and still funcuntion, albet it is much more difficult and requires substantial willpower you all know someone who you saw do this and your wondering how they do it but they do. rehab instead o f prison and do not incarcerate nyone for anykind of drug use not meth crack nothing not if there is no other crime being committed esides being an addict
some people need that shit adhd and they give me that aderol shit I don't wanna takedoes the same as blow did
kinda makes me mello don't honestly dig that shit
fuck the pharmicutical companies, I wont take a fucking thing they make I don't need it
Fucken awesome 🤙 Looser translation" Fuck the media and justifying myself. IM GONNA DRINK..BECAUSE ITS MY LIFE AND I LIKE IT.
It seems to be the habeous
....you stole my spiri.......t... when may. I map out ....translatory therapy.....
Nothing wrong to get pissed yes it’s a problem but is our life not a bunch of problems until it ends? I like a drink because it makes me forget all those problems but also because I enjoy it, being tipsy is actually make me feel good! But I don’t get hammered too much neither!
There is difference between alcohol enthusiast and drunk ass loser.
In the right dose alcohol can give good sedative effect, calm your mind, create more creativity, a good company during chit chat and laugh.
"But too much is gonna make you drunk" that:s what makes you an enthusiast or a loser.
Jack Bauer is a very nice actor,a British-born Canadian actor, producer,director and singer called Mr. Kiefer
He is not well-liked in Hollywood. And, in this interview, he sounds like an alcoholic who thinks he has it under control but is really in denial.
Heard from plenty who think very highly of him, including a cousin who worked as a runner on 24!! But ye know….🤷🏻♀️
Why he is not well liked in Hollywood???
So therefore.. MAN😁..STOP SAYING SHE!!
i been saying this same shit. Don't quit, Control!
Remember that interiew! Can´t comment....
I remember I just wanted to give him a hug the first time I saw this clip, and tell him he's loved. I had the opportunity on Thursday, not thai imagine it will help him in any way, he's not wanting to make changes, he's alright with who he is, he's so lovely when you meet him xxx
The problem is that it's not okay to ''be okay'' with being an alcoholic.
Very high functioning? He's a celebrity. That is not 'very high'. The world has had many celebrities who have been off their heads and unhappy. I suppose it depends what high functioning means.
High functioning means you can still do your job and live your life.
Cheers to that! :-D
I drink for some reason
I did what i had to do,now it's time to drink, your welcome.
Like is buddy Charlie Sheen!
💛💛💛🥰 7.25.21
Brrrrrroooom..Car WHAT!?😅
He looks very sad. He seems so lost.
his choice. And he has every right to do that.
@@Julia-nl3gq my guess is he couldn't do anything else at that point in his life.
@@normadesmond6017why is it too late for him ??
@@FastSlow-gd4yr did I ever say that?
@@normadesmond6017yes you did , if not what did you mean ??🤔
Thing is drink has caused Kiefer a lot of problems , two ( or is 3 spells ❓) behind bars , two marriages and lord knows how many relationships … not to mention it will most likely affect his health sooner rather than later, I wish he’d quit or at least cut down .
I normally don't make comments on youtube but his statement on not giving up Alcohol doesn't make any sense........ He's a great actor but he's very lost..........
I have spent months studying giving up drinking and found a great resource at Adoette Drink Plan (check it out on google)
What do you mean? He'd rather moderate himself tham cut himself off. Seems like a pretty well-founded choice to me. It's how everyone should really drink.
I'm pretty sure the teetotal programs like the 12-Steps are mostly garbage. They have a recidivism rate that is absurdly high for a supposed rehab program. Meanwhile, in Scandinavia, psychologists have had great breakthroughs trying to teach people coping mechanisms to help them moderate their own behavior with the ultimate goal of cutting back and eventually quitting altogether.
For some, abstaining completely is the only option. For others, it is not the answer.
It does make sense...
There is a TOTAL difference between people who drink alot or every day (heavy drinkers) and an alcoholic. Check out some documentaries on alcoholics. Alcoholics drink in excess of 2 liters or more of spirits every day. They get up and drink in the morning, noon and night.
Man, I like to drink, but if you drink a lot every day, even if it's only at night, you're an alcoholic. Don't fool yourself.
An alcoholic is someone who can't stop. Sometimes you need to take a break, just to make sure you still can.
That’s not even remotely true. That’s the version of an alcoholic other “functioning” alcoholics use to keep themselves in denial.
no some alcoholics are what is known as binge drinkers. They can abstain for a period of time, but once they have one drink, they can not stop and will consume vast quantities
That is the most ridiculously stupid definition of al alcoholic I’ve ever heard
He legit punched a girl in the throat at a bar in Toronto when he was drunk
Are you sure. ??
Man you can see the denial in his eyes as he says it. He throws the "I enjoy the times too much and the memories" half hearted. Why not just say you have a problem and can't give it up? That's more honest. You're working on it are you Kiefer? No one get's that many DUI's and arrests and has it under control. He'll drink himself to death and will just ruin more relationships along the way. I hope he can get sober.
I know. Anyone with any experience with addicts can see what you pointed out - that you can so clearly see the denial. I spent decades of my life with an alcoholic partner, I suppose that's why it's so obvious to me. But, still, it's amazing how blind so many in the comments are....they're actually applauding his choice to remain an addict in denial. Ridiculous.
I made the same decision, Kiefer, and I have no regrets about it. I'm with you.
ppl dumb. stop blaming everything on alcohol. Blame yourself. why? bcuz u woke up sober and decided to go to a bar or nite club to get wasted around ppl u don't know (Strangers) b4 you had 1 drink. Who does dat? Well ill tell u a person dats daf! So blame ur self not the alcohol. yall daf! who gets drunk around stranger or family the same thing.why? cuz after a couple of drinks u cant decern if dats family,foe or friend. So stop blaming alcohol!!!!Why? bcuz normal ppl dont wake up SOBER and then decide go get drunk around ppl u dont know. - rapped,robbed the possibilities r endless.Yall daf. otf n not from alcohol...Lmao :D Im weak. hw cn u b so dumb? hELP! (CALL- A - CAB) Lol....daf!
So is he an alcoholic or not ?
crazedmartinez Yes
I agree with the poster above yes he is. But he would never admit that because most addicts won’t admit that they are an addict. Some people just like being and addicted which imo is stupid especially when he openly just admitted in the interview he will never give up alcohol.
Anyone who thinks and ruminates about alcohol that much has a problem IMO.
So, he’s a functioning alcoholic?
Yes.
Aww poor thing. I just feel like one day he's gonna wrap himself around a telephone pole and we will be seeing this clip over and over again as a foreshadowing of his doom.
Really, dude? 24 hours in a day and you waste it with that comment? Ummm, okay...I'll pass on your intelligent suggestion, though.
lol
Not everyone who drinks immediately goes and gets in a car afterwards. I drink quite frequently, yet I have never driven while drunk...EVER...
@@lyndonlives638 he has multiple DWIs and has spent time in jail for it. Stupid, not like he can not afford a driver!
@@lyndonlives638 riggghhtttt