“It was remarkable how easy it was to pretend to be someone else when I was drinking. Perhaps more amazing was how many believed my new character to be real. It made many a morning’s awakening uncertain and bewildering.”
Nothing is easier than self-deceit. For what every man wishes, that he also believes to be true.
— Demosthenes
More than most people, the alcoholic leads a double life. He is very much the actor. To the outer world he presents his stage character. This is the one he likes his fellows to see. He wants to enjoy a certain reputation, but knows in his heart he doesn’t deserve it.
— Page 73 Alcoholics Anonymous
