5 h, nov 15, 2014 y - DAILY MAIL
Johnny Depp slurs and
swears his way through
presenting at the
Hollywood Film Awards
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UK Court Documents:
- Trial Core Bundle Item 173
Somebody got the party started early.
Johnny Depp was a little worse for wear as he stumbled his way on to the stage at the 18th Annual Hollywood Film Festival on Friday night.
The 51-year-old was really struggling as he attempted to present the documentary award for Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon, which was directed by Mike Myers.
The Edward Scissorhands star appeared to be confused as to where to go as he walked out on stage and, once he found where, was even more confused.
Bemused with the double microphone, Johnny said: 'That's the weirdest microphone I ever saw in my life.'
Trying to adjust the stand, the actor and the contraption almost went tumbling, much to the bemusement of the celebrity packed crowd, especially music manager Shep Gordon, who laughed away in his seat.
Finally getting control to the wayward mic, he confessed: 'I'm not very good at this type of thing.'
Determined to prove he was up to the task, The Rum Diaries star stared intently at the teleprompter.
'Watch, I'm going to read this thing.'
'For decades Shep Gordon has been one of the most beloved and respected talent managers in the music industry, he is also the current star and subject of the documentary Supermensch... cos he is a mensch [Yiddish for a person of integrity].'
With his one ad-lib the 51-year-old forgot to read the teleprompter and decided to talk off the cuff about his friend.
Slurring and stumbling: 'I've been very, very lucky to have him in my life. He is someone I consider a great friend, an incredibly loyal friend.
'So you have to watch the film!'
Trying to return to what was scripted, the actor committed the ultimate live television no no - he swore.
'What does that say? [Expletive].'
Fortunately, producers quickly bleeped out the rude word.
Covering his mouth to try to take the swear word back, Johnny then started laughing.
'I mean it's one of those nights.'
Johnny - who has 'Wino Forever' tattooed on his arm - had previously quit drinking after finding out that he and alcohol got along 'maybe too well'.
He told Rolling Stone in December that he had not had a drink for a year and a half.
'I just decided that I pretty much got everything I could get out of it,.
'I investigated wine and spirits thoroughly, and they certainly investigated me as well, and we found out that we got along beautifully, but maybe too well.'
However, he said he was not an alcoholic.
'No, I don't have the physical need for the drug alcohol. No, it's more my medication, my self-medication over the years just to calm the circus. Once the circus kicks in, the festivities in the brain, it can be ruthless.'
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