Six years after he stepped back from his career amid allegations of sexual misconduct, the comedian talks about facing down thoughts of ending his own life, working in a warehouse to make ends meet, moving to Donegal, getting sober, and owning the mistakes of the past
Comedian Al Porter pictured at The Civic Theatre in Tallaght. Photo: Steve Humphreys
In the depths of Al Porter’s disgrace, a rumour went around that the comedian, once one of Ireland’s most beloved stars, had taken his own life. A friend called him to see it if was true.
