Brette Taylor is an acclaimed actress and filmmaker. She actively works as a writer, producer, actor, and director on projects that highlight her connection to strong, straight-shooting women. “Creating characters like these, on and off screen, is what I crave”, Brette says. Brette grew up in a creative world, influenced by her mom, actress and screenwriter Christine Parks, and her Stepdad, music producer and filmmaker Bob Fries. One of Brette’s recent passion projects, “Babs” (based on her own addiction) has garnered multiple awards. Her current producing credits include the feature film “Soul to Keep” and her latest project, “Border.” In addition to her film career, Brette is also a skilled equestrian and a dedicated advocate for equine and animal safety.

Brette Taylor

Q. If you are in recovery, what was your drug(s) of choice and when is your sobriety date?

A. Alcohol | Cocaine | Pills | 3/3/2012.

Q. What do you like most about 12-step meetings?

A. Hearing the words “Me Too!”

Q. Do you think addiction is an illness, disease, a choice, or a wicked twist of fate?

A. A disease.

Q. Who is your favorite celebrity in recovery?

A. Stephen King.

Q. If you ever retire, would you prefer to live by the ocean, lake, river, mountaintop, desert, or penthouse?

A. A mountaintop with a Trader Joes nearby.

Q. Is there anything special in your sobriety toolkit that helps keep you sober?

A. Staying humble and grateful.

Q. How do you measure success?

A. Waking up sober.

Q. What is your biggest pet peeve?

A. Ignorance.

Q. If you had an extra million dollars, which charity would you donate it to?

A. Best Friends Animal Society.

Q. Who has been the biggest influence throughout your life?

A. My Mom.

Q. From what school of thought or teacher did you learn the most from?

A. Wise words from my counselor Jim Heaslip – Hazelden Pioneer House.

Q. Where are you from and where do you reside now?

A. Born in Cincinnati | Raised and living in NYC.

Q. If you were giving a dinner party for your 3 favorite authors, living or dead, who would they be?

A. Anne Lamott | Julia Cameron | Sue Monk Kidd | Hemingway.

Q. What is your Astrological sign?

A. Gemini.

Q. What’s your concept of a Higher Power?

A. Internal Light.

Q. What book(s) have you read more than once?

A. The Secret Life of Bees.

Q. Which film have you watched the most?

A. Erin Brockovich.

Q. Who is your favorite film director?

A. David Lynch.

Q. What surprised you most about living sober?

A. That I was more interesting sober.

Q. If you could give advice to your younger self what would it be?

A. Breathe sister.

Q. What books are you reading now?

A. The Veterinarian’s Guide to Natural Remedies for Cats.

Q. What is your favorite App?

A. Venmo.

Q. Are you binge watching any TV series?

A. A variety of BritBox series.

Q. What is your favorite play or musical?

A. Chicago.

Q. Who is your favorite performer, living or dead?

A. Gary Oldman.

Q. What is your favorite musician and or band?

A. Eric Clapton.

Q. What is one word you would use to describe yourself?

A. Open.

Q. What is your favorite city?

A. Sedona.

Q. What is your favorite hotel?

A. The Phoenician.

Q. What sport(s) do you like to play or watch?

A. Football!! Hockey!!!

Q. What is your favorite restaurant?

A. “Tee Pee” – Phoenix, AZ.

Q. What is your favorite cuisine?

A. Mexican | Italian.

Q. What is the best piece of advice someone has given you?

A. You can always start your day over.

Q. What is the best piece of advice you’ve given someone else?

A. You can always start your day over.

Q. What is one thing that always makes you smile?

A. Watching Brian Regan.

Q. What was the proudest moment in your life?

A. Exercising a racehorse.

Q. What do you love most about yourself?

A. My humor.

Q. What is your biggest fear?

A. War.

Q. Where do you go when you want to be alone?

A. The country.

Q. What is your biggest regret?

A. Crazy voicemails in a blackout.

Q. What is the greatest risk you’ve ever taken?

A. Walking into the Times Square recruiting station and telling them I wanted to join the Navy Seals. I was 17 years old.

Q. What is something you are currently curious about?

A. Who will truly lead this country?

Q. What is the hardest amends you’ve ever had to make?

A. To myself, daily.

Q. How important is human connection?

A. Beyond…!