Dave Hughes doesn't mind sparring with Derryn Hinch on Q&A

By Michael Lallo
Updated April 22 2015 - 5:09pm, first published 4:43pm
Getting serious: Comedian and broadcaster Dave Hughes discusses his experiences with drinking, marijuana and depression on ABC's Q&A program. Photo: Supplied
Getting serious: Comedian and broadcaster Dave Hughes discusses his experiences with drinking, marijuana and depression on ABC's Q&A program. Photo: Supplied
Drinking, depression and deportation: Q&A's panelists discuss the important topics. L-R: Broadcaster Derryn Hinch, Labor MP Anna Burke, comedian and broadcaster Dave Hughes, program host Tony Jones.  Photo: Supplied
Drinking, depression and deportation: Q&A's panelists discuss the important topics. L-R: Broadcaster Derryn Hinch, Labor MP Anna Burke, comedian and broadcaster Dave Hughes, program host Tony Jones. Photo: Supplied

More than 20 years ago, Dave Hughes hit rock bottom. As he told last night's Q&A audience, his road to recovery began with a trip to his doctor. Here, he tells Michael Lallo how getting sober affected his friendships, his happiness and his romantic life – and exactly what happened after the show.

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