Kris Kristofferson, From Bearded Songwriter to Movie Star
Kris Kristofferson, once a struggling Nashville songwriter, rose to fame as Barbra Streisand's boyfriend in A Star Is Born and now stars in films like Semi Tough and Convoy. He jokes about his glamor image at 40, with annual earnings above 125000 dollars, and credits a 20-year booze battle as a recent victory shaping his life and career.
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Kris Kristofferson on Hydrasieve and recovery struggles
Kris Kristofferson describes how fame and ego turned his pursuit of music into a torturous cycle. He recalls heavy tequila use on Star set and a self destructive pattern sparked after early Nashville success. He cites fear of performing and reliance on booze to cope with crowds and self doubt.
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