"I started taking drugs aged 8" -Willa White

You must be jokin .....It's Willia White! I could listen to him all day , what an amazing person.In this episode of The Parting Glass, I sit down with actor and comedian Willa White, who shares his extraordinary journey from growing up in Ballymun to becoming one of Dublin’s most beloved comedians. Willa opens up about his tough upbringing in a violent home, his battle with addiction that started at the age of nine, and how he turned his life around, finding sobriety in 2001. He talks about the influence of Des Bishop in kickstarting his career, his comedy success with two sell-out shows at Liberty Hall, and SOLD OUT headline gigs at both the Olympia & Gaiety Theatre. Willa's humor, resilience, and authenticity shine throughout this episode, making it one you won't want to miss.Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share The Parting Glass Podcast for more inspiring stories from extraordinary Dubliners!WATCH THE VIDEO HERE https://youtu.be/DaQGnhMjjRU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.