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Princess Leia's Road to Recovery; The Writer Speaks, Part II

Hosted by Claude Brodesser-Akner Dec. 11, 2006 Entertainment

Carrie Fisher talks about drugs, alcohol and recovery in show business. Also, the writer speaks Part II.

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Credits

Guests:

Carrie Fisher - actress and author
Billy Riback - Screenwriter

Host:

Claude Brodesser-Akner

Producer:

Matt Holzman

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