This is Gordon. We were fellow judges on Holland’s Got Talent for years and became great, fast friends. We shared endless laughs and made a great connection because of our careers, partying, and senses of humor. Regrettably, I took advantage of our friendship. I used Gordon as an excuse for my hard partying at different events, Queensdays, and after parties. In the press, to my wife, and to production, I would sight Gordon to explain away my own, drunken behavior. He was an easy target to place the blame. It was totally unfair. Through the 12-steps, which can be difficult, and in writing my book, If I’m Being Honest, I recognized this and the need to acknowledge and apologize for it. Gordon has a big heart, and continues to support my recovery journey…especially with jokes we could never share publicly 😂.
A little HGT inside info. I’m easy to work with. Edson is surprisingly a diva. Chantal is great if she’s in a good mood. Marc-Marie is a nightmare. Enjoy tonight’s show everyone!
My mom is 77 years young, and she’s still got it! Dancing with my mom. One of the many blessings I’ve been fortunate to enjoy with my family. We dance and we laugh and we’re all a part of each other’s lives. Yet, we are far from perfect. Addiction has run rampant through my family for generations, and has destroyed some lives, and has come close to ruining many others. The battles have been fought in silence behind closed doors, but not anymore. I have chosen to recover out loud for others suffering in silence. With my book, If I’m Being Honest, I hope my complicated journey will be as inspiring and illuminating for others as it’s been for me. Coming September 12th
Being a Dad ❤️
In honor of September being National Recovery Month, I’m sharing part of my recovery story. Thank you @hilaryphelps_ for nominating me. What a beautiful friend I’ve made in the sober community. My unhealthy relationship with alcohol was evident from the beginning, when I was just 14 years old. I ignored the warning signs. As I got older, I became a master manipulator and found countless ways to justify my drunken behavior. I ignored a car accident, a DUI, and waking up in the hospital. Success in my career brought about a serious entitlement complex that only fueled my drinking even further. I ignored the pleas from my loving, concerned wife. When the pandemic tore down the facade I had constructed around me, I turned to drinking 24/7. I could not ignore what I was doing to my kids. I entered rehab in May of 2021 and it not only changed my life, but the lives of the people around me as well. I am grateful for every day that I am living, sober and present. If I tagged you in this post, please share your story.
Yep, that’s me 24 years ago dancing at the MTV VMA’s with Britney. I was asked a question about that night on a talk show yesterday, and it’s a perfect example from my book, If I’m Being Honest. What started as an awesome experience got even better when Prince himself showed up to the after party. What happened in the club that night was unforgettable, but how it ended was…I blacked out. #dkhonest
Surprise! Signed a few copies in the store.
(Sound on 🔈) Comedians say it best sometimes. I’m grateful to be in the band. ❤️
Getting sober required me to leave behind some people, places and things. Fortunately, time and experience sometimes allows me to reconnect.
Why do any of this stuff? Grow. Learn. Challenge Myself. And I LOVE IT!
After days of rain and gloom, the sun finally returned. Instant mood shift. We had to take advantage of it! ☀️ P.S. Then my son smacked me in the head 😂
Sometimes it takes the most uncomfortable paths to lead your life to the most beautiful place. #dkhonest
Present. In it. Let’s go
Present. In it. Let’s go
Awesome time in between Got Talent filming days traveling around the Netherlands and speaking with incredible groups of people about my book and experience. Grateful for all of the honest and memorable conversations.
Awesome time in between Got Talent filming days traveling around the Netherlands and speaking with incredible groups of people about my book and experience. Grateful for all of the honest and memorable conversations.
Awesome time in between Got Talent filming days traveling around the Netherlands and speaking with incredible groups of people about my book and experience. Grateful for all of the honest and memorable conversations.
Awesome time in between Got Talent filming days traveling around the Netherlands and speaking with incredible groups of people about my book and experience. Grateful for all of the honest and memorable conversations.
Roller coaster of emotions at that table.
All business at Got Talent 2024.
All business at Got Talent 2024.
I’m grateful and focused, and made some earnest decisions with my time and energy. And I’m having FUN!