Drew answers “Which is worse? Stephen King's...”

Chad asked this question about Dreamcatcher:

Which is worse? Stephen King's writing/work when he was using drugs? Or his writing/work when he was sober?

Drew Ross I don't think it matters. He has written phenomenal books in phases of addiction and also a few duds. Same while he's been sober. But I'm glad he's ha…moreI don't think it matters. He has written phenomenal books in phases of addiction and also a few duds. Same while he's been sober. But I'm glad he's happy with sobriety. I'm sure his family is too. I've enjoyed all his books even if some of them fell flat. I've read 38 so far.

One of my favorite analyses of the difference between intoxicated/sober writing is in Aarons Sorkin's commencement speech.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwvil... (less)

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