You know how they say that religion is the opiate of the masses? Well I took masses of opiates religiously.
Interpretation
This quote humorously contrasts the idea of religion providing comfort with the personal experience of drug use.
Carrie Fisher's quote cleverly plays on the famous notion that religion serves as a comforting escape, likening it to her own use of opiates. By stating she took opiates 'religiously', she emphasizes a satirical connection between addiction and faith, suggesting that both can serve as means of coping with life's struggles, albeit in very different ways.
In practice
This quote could spark a humorous discussion on the role of substances and faith in providing comfort.
I trust myself. I trust my instincts. I know what I'm gonna do, what I can do, what I can't do. I've been through a lot, and I could go through more, but I hope I don't have to. But if I did, I'd be able to do it. I'm not going to enjoy dying, but there's not much prep for that.
Over time, I've paid attention, taken notes and forgotten easily half of everything I've gone through.
I went to a doctor and told him I felt normal on acid, that I was a light bulb in a world of moths. That is what the manic state is like.
There's a line I have that our family was designed more for public than for private. But there are definitely some things that are only mine. I am someone who dreams at night, and you don't know what I'm dreaming.
You know how most illnesses have symptoms you can recognize? Like fever, upset stomach, chills, whatever. Well, with manic depression, it's sexual promiscuity, excessive spending, and substance abuse - and that just sounds like a fantastic weekend in Vegas to me!
I am truly a product of Hollywood in-breeding. When two celebrities mate, someone like me is the result.
Why do they bother saying "raw sewage"? Do some people actually cook that stuff?
He who laughs best today, will also laughs last.
I was doing sketches that were funny but socially irresponsible. I felt I was deliberately being encouraged and I was overwhelmed.
I am not only witty in myself, but the cause that wit is in other men.
Good mescaline comes on slow. The first hour is all waiting, then about halfway through the second hour you start cursing the creep who burned you, because nothing is happening...and then ZANG!
Be careful about reading health books. You may die of a misprint.
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