10:52 am, March 29th, 2012
VIDEO
(NBC)
Charlie Sheen appeared on Thursday’s “Today Show,” ostensibly to talk about his new show “Anger Management,” but mostly to celebrate still being alive.
“There were people who probably last year at this time would have placed a bet that you wouldn’t even be around, and I mean literally,” said Matt Lauer, referring to Sheen’s epic meltdown last year.
VIDEO BELOW
“Yeah, I would have taken that action,” joked the actor, who went on to describe footage of his 2011 antics as “cringe-able.”
Sheen talked about wanting to relaunch his image and defended his decision to still drink alcohol despite his well-documented history of substance abuse.
He also explained that he looks at “Anger Management” as a chance for redemption.
“I couldn’t have the ‘Two and a Half Men’ thing be my television legacy… I couldn’t have it end on that note,” said Sheen. “So if this is going to be the swan song, it’s got to be a beautiful experience. And so far, eight days [shooting "Anger Management"] was more fun than eight years [on "Two and a Half Men"].”
Check out the video below!
Follow @GossipCop on Twitter!
Like us on Facebook!
WATCH:
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy
