Kelsey Grammer Shares Stories From His Career About Kirstie Alley and David Hyde Pierce
From Megyn Kelly
Kelsey Grammer reflects on his career during the filming of "Cheers" and "Frasier," discussing his struggles with substance abuse and the importance of knowing when to step back and regain control. He emphasizes the need to embrace success without shame while acknowledging support from friends and colleagues during challenging times.
Key Takeaways
- Success often breeds shame; in America, we paradoxically punish those who achieve greatness.
- Sobriety is subjective; 'cleanish' living reveals the nuanced relationship many have with addiction.
- Observing human behavior can be the ultimate training ground for storytelling; every life is a potential narrative.
- Kirsty Alley: a force of nature who turned silliness into a competitive sport amongst her peers.
- Love affairs on set blend professionalism and temptation; sometimes, the drama stays behind the scenes.
Mentioned in This Episode
- Frasier (media)
- Cheers (media)
- David Hyde Pierce (person)
- Birch Gold Group (company)
- Kirstie Alley (person)