A little article in the Marin Independent Journal today

[EFerrari]

For Ferrari, humor not only is his life, it saved his life

Humor can heal - or at least, that's the hope of comedian Doug Ferrari.

For more than a decade, he experienced mental illness, drug and alcohol addictions and homelessness on the streets of San Francisco. Friday, he'll celebrate not only his second year of being "clean and sober," but also his 25th anniversary as a professional comic with a solo performance at the 142 Throckmorton Theatre in Mill Valley, along with guitarist Bobby Weinstein. The show will be taped for Ferrari's second CD, called "Best of My NSA Wiretaps."

"Doug's an amazing story, and even a really good indicator for us É that we can reclaim people off the streets," says San Rafael's Michael Pritchard, a comedian/motivational speaker and close friend of Ferrari's.

Ferrari, who is 6-foot-6 and 290 pounds, is living large again, but it's been a long road back.

http://www.marinij.com/lifestyles/ci_4121170

[DemExpat]

1. That was great to read, Beth....

thanks for sharing it here.

:hug:

DemEx

[EFerrari]

2. It's good to keep raising the question, even if the press

always focuses on the person and not the bigger issues. A little step is still a step I hope.

:hug:

[DemExpat]

3. I think that this is very important, Beth, even if it is

focuing on the person - especially effective if one who is more in the public eye is open and honest about it all!

Barb

[BigMama50]

4. I watch the funny video show every night

I KNOW it is wrong to laugh at people falling, but gosh it makes me belly laugh for thirty minutes.