A HOLLYWOOD CAUTIONARY TALE
7 Chris Farley Quotes That Will Sober You Up Fast
Living your life too fast will kill you before you had a real chance.
Chris Farley’s life and career had become a tragic Hollywood cautionary tale. The childlike “big guy” who had great talent, but chasing fame, accompanied by drug and alcohol abuse, consumed him at a young age. He was one of Adam Sandler’s closest friends, belonged to his famous comedy bunch, and made appearances in his films before he went on to have a brief but memorable career on his own.
Sandler paid tribute to him 2 years ago in his stand-up special, which was one of the most heartfelt and emotional performances he ever did on stage. It’s a challenge to watch it without tears.
I loved Farley’s over-the-top personality, the intensity he played every single character with, and how intrusively he would get up in your face to capture your attention. Wherever he showed up, he felt the urge to be the loudest and most outrageous guy in the room despite his insecurity…
