You can't preach temperance from a barstool, in other words, you know?
Ed Markey: “You can't preach temperance from a barstool, in other words, you know?”
Editor's note · Context
Markey emphasizes the contradiction of promoting moderation while engaging in unhealthy behaviors.
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