Harry Potter's Daniel Radcliffe Admits To Alcohol Dependence

Daniel Radcliffe has admitted that he used to be reliant on alcohol.

The Harry Potter star has now become tee-total, after realising that he had developed a drinking problem.

He told GQ: "I became so reliant on alcohol to enjoy stuff. There were a few years there when I was just so enamoured with the idea of living some sort of famous person’s lifestyle that really isn’t suited to me.

"I really got away with that because there were many instances when a paparazzi shot like that could have been taken."

Radcliffe is now happy to not be drinking, saying: "I’m actually enjoying the fact I can have a relationship with my girlfriend where I’m really pleasant and I’m not f*cking up totally all the time. As much as I would love to be a person that goes to parties and has a couple of drinks and has a nice time, that doesn’t work for me.

"I do that very unsuccessfully. I’d just rather sit at home and read, or talk to somebody that makes me laugh. There’s no shame in enjoying the quiet life. And that’s been the realisation of the past few years for me."

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 is released on July 15.

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