Guest guest Report post Posted January 25, 2001 Another one " in recovery " Mark Is Happier Sober ..c The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Comedian jokes in his act about how miserable he is. But for 20 years, he wasn't joking. told AP Radio this week that he nearly drank himself to death. ``I'm a miracle; I should be dead,'' he said. , who said he's been sober for more than six years, said life without alcohol is better all the way around. ``As good as I could be as a human being, I'm better now that I'm in recovery, but as a performer, I've done my best performing live and my best acting ever since this happened.'' The 53-year-old comedian has written a book about his experiences, ``The Other Great Depression.'' AP-NY-01-19-01 0616EST Copyright 2001 The Associated Press. The information contained in the AP news report may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or otherwise distributed without the prior written authority of The Associated Press. All active hyperlinks have been inserted by AOL. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites