'Hang in there': Inspiring words from Anthony Hopkins

Asking people to look forward to 2021 after a "tough year", the 82-year old actor posted a inspirational video titled "With gratitude, I celebrate 45 years of sobriety".

Anthony Hopkins described how he got wake-up call on New Year's eve 45 years ago.

"I was headed for disaster, I was drinking myself to death. I'm not preachy, but I got a message. A little thought that said, 'Do you want to live or die? And I said, 'I want to live.' And suddenly the relief came and my life has been amazing," Hopkins said.

Calling on people to remain positive, Hopkins said: "Today is the tomorrow you were so worried about yesterday. Young people, don't give up. Just keep in there. Keep fighting. Be bold. Mighty forces will come to your aid. That's sustained me through my life."

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