Sir Anthony Hopkins is CAPTIVATING and RIVETING! - AA Open Speaker Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous

[@SoberJames]

I love celebrity speaker tapes!

[@flymech03]

Me too!

[@SoberJames]

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[@SteveWeave]

I have a lot of similarities to Tony’s story. I’m so relieved and grateful I finally came home. Coming up on two years sober.

[@SoberJames]

Relation is the opposite of addiction, I’ve heard it said. Good for you @steveweave 🤘✨

[@catherineholden318]

TONY YOU ARE A VERY HONEST SPEAKER WITH A WONDERFUL MESSAGE OF HOPE FOR ALL ALCOHOLICS. THANK YOU.

[@erinbradley1231]

I so needed to hear this. I’m on bed rest for nine day and not able to go to a meeting. A hearing his message made me feel better. Thank you.

[@SoberJames]

Good to hear Erin! Hang in there! I'll be streaming live at 5pm EST today, for our friends in the UK.

[@janethealey1427]

I love the Tony H. video, good to hear his story. What great recovery to listen to. I’m so grateful for all this clean and sober medicine on here, it’s great treatment for my alcoholic thinking. Thank you again for what you are doing James

[@SoberJames]

Thank you again for commenting Janet! If you wanna contribute to the channel, $3 a month gets your name inn the credits of each video!: www.patreon.com/soberjames

[@TeaPourSixFour]

Right on, love this comment Janet.

[@gimlifrog7772]

I'm struggling. Lies and hiding it all. Im so sick to death of alcohol. I want freedom

[@SoberJames]

Tom, I feel you man. I stream live videos everyday at 9pmEST, and all past streams are available in my live stream playlist. I also host a 24/7 Discord Recovery Chat room and weekly Zoom meetings here: www.patreon.com/soberjames

[@gatorpsychdoc]

I’ve listened to all the audio on Sober James. It’s very good. Remember...you were born to be free! Surrender to God and those he has put in your life...freedom is doable!

[@SoberJames]

Wow, I appreciate the sentiments MD!

[@vonsopas]

God bless you my man. Keep strong, you are not alone! One day at a time

[@oliverharris9567]

I’m the same my friend

[@guitarreilly]

This helps me so much. I still can't accept my disease but I will listen until my brain comprehends this fact.

[@SoberJames]

That’s a wise decision.

[@ginabizzarosghosts7831]

Wow ok this was an absolute Devine appointment- I have 115 days sober, and I tried to get into a zoom aa meeting, and for some reason I couldn't get in. So I decided the next best thing would be to find a speaker meeting on KZbin..I came across this one, and wow his share was so relatable to me. I needed this. Thank you for the upload. I'm ganna subscribe and keep coming back. 😉

[@Wot50202]

I really appreciate that he opens by saying his name is Tony. Even though everyone knows who he is. I love the humility here that he tries to diminish his character and just relay his experiences and hope

[@lprb23]

I loved the video you shown in the background of the talk. Thank you for the recording on Tony

[@legendaryj2202]

Excellent Messages by One of the most Prestigious actors on earth!! Plain Awesome!!

[@SoberJames]

Agreed!

[@JayJay-hv9mc]

@Legendary J . I had the pleasure of sharing a zoom meeting with Tony and he said to me his clean time ment more than all his Oscars n awards put together!! Grt message & and gentlemen! 🤝

[@rogerd6508]

Hi James really enjoy these shares of sober celebrities you post, I know tradition 11 and respect it ,but it really makes me feel a part of something amazing as a recovering alchoholic hearing people like Stevie Ray who is/was a genius guitar player who died tragically in a helicopter crash but clean and sober!! Thanks

[@SoberJames]

Thanks for saying this Roger! I have the highest respect for AA and the traditions, but feel that times have changed and there's a DISGUSTING amount of false and deceptive negative info on the 12 step programs out there. I posted an SRV share, and my new video and playlist addresses those negative and dangerous anti AA/NA messages out there... kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6jCZWOwibl6q6M kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWatXnSBqseCY7c

[@sianwilliams-ct2nx]

Thank yo tony you gave me so much insight! And Soul. XXX

[@SoberJames]

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[@NewProVideo.]

Great sharing needed to hear his message

[@SoberJames]

Thank YOU Barbara! I'm hosting online meetings now, I post the daily invites on my site: www.patreon.com/soberjames

[@timothyriehm5967]

I definetly liked this but kinda wondered about the anonymity at the level of press radio and film.

[@SoberJames]

Didn’t say KZbin 😉

[@timothyriehm5967]

The forward to the 1st edition was written in 1934 so probably would have gave it that specific wording today. And also you making money off someone else's work especially is a questionable things. Just saying since it's derived from AA as a whole. I liked it don't get me wrong but your kinda putting someone else's business out there.

[@SoberJames]

@@timothyriehm5967 I didn’t record it, I bought it.

[@dasadler]

Брат, спасибо!!!

[@susanmcdonald-timms3202]

At 22.50 on the video - I would title that picture “The dilemma”.

[@SoberJames]

Can't quite find the spot here on my phone, maybe timestamp it?

[@youknowwho5709]

Awesome

[@flymech03]

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[@nmjthompson]

What an amazing share, amazing insight from Tony Hopkins. I loved this and it was really useful, James. Thank you very much indeed. While I listened, I really enjoyed watching your dog. I'm a vet and if you don't mind me saying, it looks like that hind left leg (if you're standing behind dog - your left) is a little weak/maybe a little bit of arthritis starting in the stifle or hip? They're early and almost invisible changes, but the slow-mo shots allow you to see early soreness? Don't want to intrude, but would like to help - if this helps and doesn't seem rude. Great dog. Great vivacity. Well done you both. N.

[@SoberJames]

Thanks Dr. Nick, I mean it. That was a time in my life that I was concentrating more on myself and my video aspirations than the dog. Abby, my dad’s dog, was probably run ragged.(I took care of her) I’ve gained incredible insight into my selfish ways, years later. I have two wonderful dogs now. Check out my most recent live stream. I love dogs, so thanks for your message.

[@lewhellickson3130]

Hard, tough as nails people, in prior denial....

[@dantean]

Why would anyone give thumbs down to a speaker?

[@SoberJames]

There's all kinds of people sublime, all kinds of opinions.

[@InnovativeVideos956]

it was good

[@SourLimez]

there u have it same thing that got me miracle to rehab and in aa 3 hrs after that thought im done and prayer i want to believe and trust in god.... my answer you dont need to use again everything's gonna be ok.

[@SourLimez]

2 n hlf years later

[@SoberJames]

Right on will! If your interested in being a part of the Sober James community, $3 a month gets your name in the credits of every video! www.patreon.com/soberjames

[@georgedion5818]

that us the most adorable doggie, what Breed is it? Thanks for the Sir Anthony Hopkins shares love listening to him :)

[@SoberJames]

A “Foodle” It’s a cross between a mini poodle and a Fox terrier

[@georgedion5818]

@@SoberJames I just love his zest for life, for playing games, never tires of fetching the ball, that is what life is like when we get sober, just pure exhubarance, dogs dont need to drink to feel joy, they just are present and glad to be in each moment, what a lesson for us, do you agree? :) we had a doggie some years ago and looked SO much like yours, lived to 17 years.

[@guitarreilly]

I want tobbe more drunk because of this. I'm the most boring man and have has the most boring life and I'd rather have more experiences of nut job drunk situations. I'm a lost soul

[@SoberJames]

@guitarreilly I’ve been hating my life. Thanks for the reminder that I’m not alone.

[@Soberas72]

I love Sister B too she's so hilarious and a beautiful message

[@SoberJames]

Thanks Helen

[@MateroDan]

I don't like the title. Big book says we're recovered when the obsession to drink has been removed and we're no longer restless irritable discontented. Obviously there is no cure. But when our symptoms or in remission we are recovered. Lol I love it when people get offended by the word recovered by the way. My defects of character are still rampant in this area. All right, people. Let's do this! Recovered vs Recovering !! Recovered comes up more than 20 times and must more than 40!!!!!! Recovered vs recovering!

[@jeremiahabbott5277]

What year was this recorded?

[@carlosbent5046]

96

[@SoberJames]

@carlosbent5046 thanks man

[@kelkabot]

Do you get people's permission to post their stories? Obviously with anyone who's dead you'd ask spouses, kids, etc. Who recorded the stories in the first place? With permission? I'm wondering how all this works given the "anonymity" factor of AA, with Bill W's wish that people be anonymous lest the group lend itself to ego inflation or mythologizing alcoholics. I can see how your posts could be helpful for a lot of people, but I am curious about the process and the ethics.

[@SoberJames]

I bought these “speaker tapes” at an Alcoholics Anonymous State Convention, so I’ll say this… I got your mom’s permission.

[@walterbradthau9525]

Help.

[@SoberJames]

You okay?

[@walterbradthau9525]

@@SoberJames likely blacked out when I typed that. I appreciate you checking in though. One step at a time...

[@SoberJames]

One day at a time. 🤘✨

[@flymech03]

😍

[@Johnconno]

Pay you for getting sober... Which tradition is that? ; - )

[@fraterourobouros559]

Maybe you have to pay attention? Get some AA Literature, hit some (yes, some) meetings.

[@zenmen7095]

you kindn look like chris watts from colorado lol

[@SoberJames]

Never heard of him. Thanks?

[@zenmen7095]

@@SoberJames LOL Sober James you just kind of look like him, thats all, no worries, and thank you also very much for being open and sharing with us all, youve helped me personally out btw, my wife and I enjoy your videos, discussions, testimony. We/I will continue to watch all youre videos and AA recordings!

[@anonymousme8102]

But why are you posting an actual photo of him??? “Anonymity Break”. I hope you got his permission to do this 🤔

[@SoberJames]

I did. We’re friends.

[@busterMcShamus]

Awesome job on breaking AA tradition! Looks like I'm the only one here with that sentiment. To me it's really sad that you think you know better than the traditions. Not only do you give his full name (which is why it's under Tony H... to protect his anonymity) but include photos as well. You're missing a very important part of the program. It's so sad that all these favorable comments have no clue either.

[@SoberJames]

Devin, maybe they we know, just are able to see the bigger picture. Maybe it’s YOU that’s ignorant. Looks that way bud, just saying.

[@busterMcShamus]

I just saw a video of you tripping and smoking weed. Clearly you don't know what the fuck you are talking about. Good luck dude! 👍

[@larryeiler9281]

agree, this dude is trying to be online- famous by using famous people and breaking their anonymity. This dude switches from one drug/alcohol use to different drugs and calls himself "sober". NOT

[@SoberJames]

@@larryeiler9281 I haven’t used alcohol or other deadly drugs since 1/18/16. Fack off, I AM KZbin famous! 🤣

[@SoberJames]

@@busterMcShamus I’m happy, healthy, and free of ALL DEADLY DRUGS like alcohol, that Xanax in your boyfriends purse, and pretty much everything but cannabis and psychedelics since 1/18/16. 🖕 lol

[@pierremontz2628]

I wonder if he is a Scientologist, since he was the narrator in for the four hours brainwashing video they show with people who enters their religion.

[@birdsandbutterflies-uu5wf]

what u mean?

[@speroskoufis7505]

Think about how bad your life must be that you go to Hannibal Lecter for advice

[@busterMcShamus]

Omfg. Patreon?!?! I'm losing my mind over here. You're actually asking for donations because you are uploading free audio tapes and breaking people's anonymity?!?! Everything you are doing here is contradictory to everything 12 step programs stand for... you're clueless.

[@SoberJames]

“EVERYTHING you are doing here…to EVERYTHING…” Dude, even your verbiage proves you’re wrong. Get over it, maybe things AREN’T the way YOU see it, ever think about that?

[@busterMcShamus]

@@SoberJames you used "verbiage" out of context.

[@raulsetneidepxe9958]

Los alcohólicos que yo he visto, y que toman, hasta menos de lo que dices, que tomaba el actor, NADA TIENE QUE VER, CON EL ASPECTO DE HOPKINGS, al lado de los alcohólicos sociales, semanales, y fiesteros, que hay en los barrios donde viví, por tomadores, tienen otro aspecto físico, Hopkings, se ve saludable en comparación de verdaderos briagos, que HASTA MUCHO MÁS JOVENES QUE EL ACTOR, por su adicción a ese vicio, se ven hasta más viejos, y acabados, que el actor. Tu vídeo me sonó, más como un comercial de AA, y capta babas para alguna religión, que a una situación verdadera de alcoholismo en serio. SOBRE ESTE VIDEO: MI CRÍTICA DESTRUCTIVA: 1.- No conoces verdaderos alcohólicos, yo si, y una cosa si te digo: LOS COMPAS QUE A LOS 14 AÑOS, YA ERAN ALCOHOLICOS RECONOCIDOS EN LA BARRIADA, AL MENOS EL 80% DE ELLOS MURIERON ANTES DE CUMPLIR LOS 30 AÑOS. El resto, quedaron turulatos, locos pues, y NO pasaron de los 40 años. Y los que presumen, de haber sido alcohólicos, porque lo fueron de fin de semana, una si, y la otra no, y así se la llevaron, esos NO ERAN ALCOHOLICOS, solo fueron bebedores esporádicos, nada que ver, con la verdadera ADICCIÓN. 2.- La foto de Hopkings, a sus 14 años, NO SE LE VE LO ALCOHOLICO por ningún lado. 3.- Hay una contradicción en tu información, mira, los verdaderos alcohólicos, al menos en el 90% de casos, NO TIENEN CUALIDAD ARTISTICA ALGUNA. ¿Captas?. O sea, neta que si te dedicas a hacer una encuesta sobre CUÁNTOS ALCOHOLICOS HAY, QUE A SUS 14 AÑOS DE EDAD, YA TOQUEN EL PIANO A TODO MECATE, netas que NO vas a encontrar a nadie más que, a Hopkings, por la simple razón, de que MIENTEN SUS BIOGRÁFOS. En otras palabras, SÍ A TUS 14 AÑOS, TOCAS A TODAS MADRES, EL PIANO, LA GUITARRA O EL TOTOLOCHE, ¿Qué necesitaste para lograrlo?. Sencillo: PRÁCTICAR AL MENOS 4 HORAS DIARIAS, y eso NO CUALQUIERA LO HACE. Pero además: Sí a tus 14 años, YA ERES ALCOHOLICO, A TODAS MADRES, es lo mismo,. ¿Qué necesitaste hacer, para lograr eso?. Sencillo: Tomar casi a diario, al menos unas 3 horas, para quedar briago el resto del día, curártela por la noche, y volver a embriagarte al otro día, luego entonces "quimo sabi" ¿A qué horas practicabas piano?. Nota: Trabaje parea un laboratorio inglés, y los ingleses que conocí, especialmente los escoceses, tomaban, pero no tequila, son bebedores sociales, nada que ver, con el verdadero alcoholismo,.