I've a new lease of life, says Hirst
Controversial artist Damien Hirst says giving up drink and drugs has given him a new lease of life.
Hirst told the Sunday Times magazine: “I suppose being sober is a bit like a new drug".
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SUBSCRIBEControversial artist Damien Hirst says giving up drink and drugs has given him a new lease of life.
Hirst told the Sunday Times magazine: “I suppose being sober is a bit like a new drug".
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