Alcoholism and ambition fuelled the actor´s rise to the top. He talks masculinity, fame - and why he´s finally ready to play LearFor anyone who looks toward their later years with trepidation, Sir Anthony Hopkins (`Tony, please`) is a proper tonic. He is 79, and happier than he has ever been. This is due to a mixture of things: his relationship with his wife of 15 years, Stella, who has encouraged him to keep fit, and to branch out into painting and classical composition; the calming of his inner fire, of which more later; and his work.Hopkins loves to work. Much of his self-esteem and vigour comes from acting - `Oh, yes, work has kept me going. Work has given me my energy` - and he is in no way contemplating slowing down. You can feel a quicksilver energy about him, a restlessness. Every so often, I think he´s going to stop the interview and take flight, but actually he´s enjoying himself and keeps saying, `Ask me more! This is great!` Continue reading...
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