One of the greatest poets and a legend in the bar world, Charles Bukowski is the drunkard’s hero. His life inspired the films Barfly and Factotem, and his approach towards writing and drinking was nothing less than epic.
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Greatest Drunks of All Time: Dean Martin
Born Dino Paul Crocetti, Dean Martin was one of the Greatest Drunks of All Time, along with his Rat Pack cronies Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr, Joey Bishop, and Peter Lawford. While some say Frank was the real boozer and Dean often pretended to drink while performing on stage, the truth is Dean was a …
Greatest Drunks of All Time: Ernest Hemingway
Ernest Hemingway, aka Papa, was one of the greatest writers and one of the greatest drunks of all time. He had a “done by noon, drunk by three” approach to writing, and as a result has many bars and cocktails named in his honor. Hemingway was awarded the silver medal of valour, the bronze star, …
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The Poke guide to The Greatest Drunks On The Internet
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Greatest Drunks of All Time: WC Fields
Part four in the greatest drunks series, highlighting the great WC Fields, no stranger to a stiff drink on and off camera. This red-nosed comedic genius was a master juggler, expert at billiards, and a seasoned drinker – he said he never drank water, and he never met a booze he didn’t like! Enjoy my …