Self Made & Sober

Gary K - From Crack Whore to Broadway to 9/11


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Gary K. as an author and circuit speaker. From small-town beginnings where he discovered his addiction at 12-years old, Gary K. takes us on a wild ride through the life of a Broadway actor boozing and drugging his way through New York City and beyond. Through his approach we learn the power of service and how doing good works inevitably leads to success.

In this episode he discusses the following with Andrew:

  • 1:02 Gary K takes us back to where his addiction began – at 12-years of age
  • 8:12 Tragedy forever changes Gary's life and transports him to New York City
  • 11:55 Gary meets hard drugs, becomes a prostitute & lands on Broadway
  • 13:30 Landing his first starring role in a major musical doesn't end well for little orphan Annie
  • 16:45 With acting now a memory Gary reinvents himself as a drug dealer
  • 20:39 He hits his very low bottom but begins his road to recovery
  • 28:09 Gary gives his life over to two men who help him work the steps
  • 31:31 Working on Wall Street, he joins a Seminary while continuing his recovery work
  • 37:57 Terrorists attack the day he was supposed to quit his job in the World Trade Center
  • 45:00 Suddenly an Ordained Priest, still fearful of dying, he works to comfort others ravaged on 9/11
  • 49:11 He quit his job, joined a Seminary and took a vow of silence… for a while
  • 50:43 Gary has since written a play and dedicated his life to one of service, helping others through the steps
  • 53:29 They discuss the nature of success and how Gary found it

For Andrew's Free 30-minute Business Coaching Session: www.LassiseCoaching.com/30

To buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Walk-Talk-Step-12-Staying/dp/1616496592

To email Gary K: [email protected]

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Self Made & SoberBy Andrew Lassise