Sir Anthony Hopkins' inspiring message of hope to young people to 'just keep fighting'

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Sir Anthony Hopkins has recorded an inspiring and impassioned speech to youngsters whose dreams have been dashed by the pandemic.

The Oscar winner, who is 83 today, says a wake-up call 45 years ago to quit booze saved his life and he is urging people to keep fighting.

His new year message said: “I was heading for disaster. “Drinking myself to death. I got a message, a little thought that said, ‘Do you want to live or die?’ and I said, ‘I want to live’.

And suddenly the relief came, and my life has been amazing. “Young people – don’t give up. Just keep in there, just keep fighting. “Be bold, and mighty forces will come to your aid. “That’s sustained me through my life.” Hopkins, Hannibal Lecter in Silence of the Lambs, has posted positive