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Congratulations are in order for actor Danny Trejo.
TheMachete Killsstar recently celebrated his 55th anniversary of being clean and sober.
Im 55 years clean and sober today by the grace of God!, Trejowrote.
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Trejo, now 79 years old, has openly discussed how his troubled home shaped his childhood.
And they were always angry, Trejosaidon an episode of PBS’Finding Your Roots.
As a young adult, Trejo spent a decade in and out of jail.
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That guy saved my life, Trejorecalled.
He said, Why dont you join us?
Before you do anything, just join us.
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Give it a try.
What do you have to lose?'
It was kind of like an awakening.
So when I got out of the joint, I went back to meetings.
The chance encounter not only helped Trejo overcome his addiction but accidentally put him on the path to stardom.
Once out of jail, he became a drug counselor.
Almost 40 years later, Trejo has about 400 on-screen credits to his name.
After all, spreading goodness has only brought better things into his life.
Hesaid, Everything good that has happened to me has happened as a direct result of helping someone else.
Actor Danny Trejo recently celebrated his 55th anniversary of being clean and sober.
Im 55 years clean and sober today by the grace of God!
