The Pope of Greenwich Village was one of the most gosh-awful films I've ever seen. I don't know how it came to be considered a contemporary pop classic. But I'm glad Mickey has found his religion:
Hollywood star Mickey Rourke has told a British magazine that his strong commitment to his Catholic faith has saved him from slipping back into his formerly chaotic lifestyle.
Catholic News Agency reports that he told Female First magazine that he ensures he talks to his priest as often as possible, and the release of being able to offload his problems prevents him from having a mental "explosion".
He says, "I've talked to my priest a lot. I used to have to call him or the shrink when there was an explosion, because I was really good at not talking to anybody until there was an explosion.
"My priest is this cool Italian from New York. We go down to his basement and he opens the wine. .
"We smoke a cigarette and I have my confession. He sends me upstairs to do my Hail Mary's. I mean, I'm no Holy Joe, but I have a strong belief."
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