With profound knowledge that a mere sixty seconds is the factor that establishes whether one (circa 1965) is categorized as a Baby Boomer or Gen X’er… do you know activist, actress, author, comedian/entertainer, and all-around super cool chick, Whoopi Goldberg, experimented with acid and LSD, then detrimentally escalated to heroin addiction while young and homeless?
Having once described her struggle as a 60’s rite of passage, she abandoned heroin years ago, defends against presumptive conclusions by reminding of the existence of fully functioning addicts, and is the author or co-author of thirteen children’s, chapter, and non-fiction titles including Two Old Broads, Stuff You Need to Know That You Didn’t Know You Needed to Know.
A long-standing advocate of unhoused populations, she utilizes various platforms to facilitate understanding of at-risk and disadvantaged youth, HIV/AIDs, learning disabilities, reproductive rights, substance abuse, and other humanitarian struggles.
All said she is an outspoken proponent for the legalization of recreational marijuana who regales its relaxing and pain-relieving properties, and perhaps as a result of her admitted occasional imbibing, includes Emma & Clyde, a brand of medicinal and recreational cannabis products named in honor of her Mother and Brother, in her WHOOPFAM portfolio.
Other interesting facts about Whoopi Goldberg:
Struggles with dyslexia.
Has acted in 150+ films.
Dropped out of high school.
Creator of Whoopi Prosecco.
Given name: Caryn Elaine Johnson.
Previously worked as a phone sex operator.
Is the voice of Shenzi in the animated film, The Lion King.
Is the first Black woman to host the Academy Awards (1994).
Was awarded an honorary doctorate degree in humanities (Wilson College, 1987).
Is the second Black woman to be awarded the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress (Ghost, 1991).
Admits smoking a joint before accepting the Academy Award for her role in the film Ghost (1991).
Is the first Black woman to achieve EGOT status – is the recipient of an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony award.
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I am waiting to hit 70 to take LSD. I’m too chicken to do it while I need a brain, but the moment I can forgo neurons I’m hitting the acid road.
This has nothing to do with Whoopi Goldberg, whose resume is by the by, incredible.
What a resume - thank you, Whoopi.