European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - November 27, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse                                A us a a a face that made women swoon Eddie Fisher then above and now right30 years later. Fishers Girlfriend Betty Young Lin helped him overcome a drug and alcohol addiction. To its we v a. M Eddie fishery Shappy Ever after life by Dollie f. Ryan United press International thirty years ago Eddie Fisher had the world at his feet. His voice made women swoon and his Good looks and Charisma made him a natural for a movie and television career. To top it off he was married to Debbie Reynolds Elizabeth Taylor and Connie Stevens three undeniably gorgeous and popular actresses. They did no to come any bigger than Eddie Fisher. It is strange then that Fisher seems to be remembered Best for his failures All three marriages ended in divorce his Well publicized estrangement from his four children and a drug and alcohol addiction that victimized him for nearly 30 years. With the recent release of postcards from the Edge a movie based on the Semi autobiographical novel by his daughter Carrie his failures Are once again the topic of some Czinner conversations. Fresh from a monthlong stay at the Betty Ford clinic Fisher 62, admits he made mistakes. Quot i have four wonderful kids that i never was a father to and its Tough to face up to Quot said Fisher who was in los Angeles recently to attend a birthday Bash for Carrie. Quot they re All talented wonderful kids. But to have people ask me How our relationship is or How i feel about not being a father that really  Fisher blames his drug abuse for much of his problems. His descent began april 17,1953. Just out of the service he went to work for Paramount pictures and the grueling schedule made him lose his voice. He was sent to a company doctor. Quot he gave me two shots and All of a sudden i Felt great and i could sing again. And i said this is for me for life Quot Fisher recalled. From methamphetamine commonly known As Quot Speed Quot Fisher graduated to cocaine alcohol and eventually used prescription drugs to bring himself Down from the other substances. At its worst Fisher says he was taking near lethal doses just to get through the Day. His decision to get help came earlier this year in Orlando fla., where Fisher was performing at a Benefit for children addicted to cocaine. Quot i found myself a hypocrite. Here i was loaded on cocaine and doing a Benefit performance for cocaine babies. I broke Down Quot he said. Five months ago he spent four weeks at the Betty Ford clinic. Quot in a six months sober a he said. Quot in be never Felt better. In a free and Clear. Life is easier. I done to have that pressure i put on myself. A when you re on drugs or alcohol you do a lot of strange things. You re always competing with anything. Just being in show business is drug enough. We take things to heighten the experience or enhance it and we really done to understand the  Fisher said the biggest regret he has is not spending time with his four children Todd and Carrie from his first marriage to Reynolds and Tricia and Joley from his marriage to Stevens. But he readily shoulders most of the blame. Quot i could say that Debbie kept me away. But i done to want to say it even though it s True Quot he said. Quot i could have fought better and harder but i was under the influence. Because of the drugs they were my  things Are looking up for Fisher. Key to his recovery has been his current Girlfriend Betty Young Lin whom he met at her son s wedding in 1988. The two recently saw Reynolds perform at Harrah a in Reno and Fisher even visited his sex wife backstage which he said was quite a step for the Long feuding couple. While in los Angeles Fisher took the Opportunity to meet with movie executives to discuss a movie about his life. Actor Tony Danza has been approached to play the Lead role. Quot its a Long Way from completion but i would like to see it done Quot Fisher said. Quot in be had an interesting life. It has a Happy ending but there Are a lot of sad  Fisher said the Story based on his autobiography Eddie Fisher my life and loves Harper and Row published several years ago would have to be updated to include his latest role a recovering drug addict and alcoholic. A there s a great Story about How to screw up a career and still live happily Ever after Quot said Fisher. Tuesday november 27,1990 the stars and stripes a a a Page 13