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Daniel Radcliffe: 'There's nothing romantic in chaos'
Published Friday, Jan 6 2012, 01:49 GMT | By Jennifer Still | 1 comment
Daniel Radcliffe has confessed that he used to find it romantic to lead a wild lifestyle.
The Harry Potter star, who has previously revealed that he had an alcohol dependency, has since achieved sobriety and is happy with the change.
"My inner life was being drowned. I've worked with Richard Harris, Gary Oldman, all those actors who went crazy when they were young, and I always wanted that," Radcliffe told Parade of his decision to quit drinking.
"The idea of that kind of life and chaos was always so appealing to me. Unfortunately, the way I do it, there is no romance to it! There is nothing glorious or triumphant about it - it was pathetic, boring, and unhappy."
Radcliffe went on to say that he understands that his popularity may wane with time, adding: "Yes. But it's reality, not fear. It will happen, and I have accepted that. In a way it's a great relief that I will never, ever do a film as successful as the Harry Potter series. But neither will anybody else. Or it will take them a long time."
He has said that he hopes to have as prolific a career as Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy star Oldman when he is older.
Watch Daniel Radcliffe in the trailer for The Woman in Black below:
The Harry Potter star, who has previously revealed that he had an alcohol dependency, has since achieved sobriety and is happy with the change.
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"My inner life was being drowned. I've worked with Richard Harris, Gary Oldman, all those actors who went crazy when they were young, and I always wanted that," Radcliffe told Parade of his decision to quit drinking.
"The idea of that kind of life and chaos was always so appealing to me. Unfortunately, the way I do it, there is no romance to it! There is nothing glorious or triumphant about it - it was pathetic, boring, and unhappy."
Radcliffe went on to say that he understands that his popularity may wane with time, adding: "Yes. But it's reality, not fear. It will happen, and I have accepted that. In a way it's a great relief that I will never, ever do a film as successful as the Harry Potter series. But neither will anybody else. Or it will take them a long time."
He has said that he hopes to have as prolific a career as Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy star Oldman when he is older.
Watch Daniel Radcliffe in the trailer for The Woman in Black below:
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