That's why I carry this. To remind myself that I can. Or maybe I carry it in case I can't
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Stephen Katz:
[about his whiskey bottle]
You know, Bryson, I wasn't actually hiding this. I wasn't lying about being dry either. The thing is, Bryson, I love to drink. Everything about it. I love the taste. And that buzz you get after you've had a couple. I love the smell of the tavern, right down to the urinal cakes. Hmm. But instead of going into the taverns like everybody else, I go home to my little apartment, and heat my TV dinner, and feel all virtuous like I'm supposed to. [sighs] Stephen Katz:
But You know, night after night it's hard to persuade yourself that you're living a rich and thrilling existence. I mean, if they had a fun-o-meter the needle wouldn't exactly be jumping into the orgasmic zone. You know what I'm saying? [sighs] Stephen Katz:
I mean, there's just this hole in my life where drinking used to be. [sighs heavily] Stephen Katz:
I know I can't drink. I mean, one drink will lead to 10. And the next thing, I'll find myself underneath a bridge somewhere. Stephen Katz:
That's why I carry this. To remind myself that I can. Or maybe I carry it in case I can't
[about his whiskey bottle]
You know, Bryson, I wasn't actually hiding this. I wasn't lying about being dry either. The thing is, Bryson, I love to drink. Everything about it. I love the taste. And that buzz you get after you've had a couple. I love the smell of the tavern, right down to the urinal cakes. Hmm. But instead of going into the taverns like everybody else, I go home to my little apartment, and heat my TV dinner, and feel all virtuous like I'm supposed to. [sighs] Stephen Katz:
But You know, night after night it's hard to persuade yourself that you're living a rich and thrilling existence. I mean, if they had a fun-o-meter the needle wouldn't exactly be jumping into the orgasmic zone. You know what I'm saying? [sighs] Stephen Katz:
I mean, there's just this hole in my life where drinking used to be. [sighs heavily] Stephen Katz:
I know I can't drink. I mean, one drink will lead to 10. And the next thing, I'll find myself underneath a bridge somewhere. Stephen Katz:
That's why I carry this. To remind myself that I can. Or maybe I carry it in case I can't
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You know what I'm saying
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I mean there's just this hole in my life where drinking used to be
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I know I can't drink
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I mean one drink will lead to 10
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And the next thing I'll find myself underneath a bridge somewhere
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Movie Summary
After spending two decades in England, Bill Bryson returns to the U.S., where he decides the best way to connect with his homeland is to hike the Appalachian Trail with one of his oldest friends.
Actors
Stephen Katz
Bill Bryson
