'Getting sober probably the hardest thing'

DJ Fatboy Slim, also known as Norman Cook, discusses his 15-year journey of sobriety after struggling with alcoholism. He describes addiction as a 'parasite' and shares the challenges of returning to live performance while sober.
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Provides insight into the personal struggles of public figures regarding mental health and substance abuse recovery.
Celebrity DJ Fatboy Slim has called his alcohol addiction a "parasite" and said getting sober was "probably the hardest thing I've ever done".
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