A championship debate coach, a lifelong surfer, and an alcoholic whose outward success concealed a life unraveling behind the scenes. Cliff R. of Oceanside, California, shares his experience at the 14th Daytona Roundup, recorded May 20, 2004, in Daytona Beach, Florida. Sober since January 13, 1970, Cliff brought more than 34 years of recovery to the microphone. A high school teacher for 35 years, Cliff was recognized for his accomplishments in speech and debate. Yet his earlier recorded presentations describe the painful contrast between his professional achievements and the effects of his drinking on his marriage, children, and personal life. Through Alcoholics Anonymous, Cliff discovered the importance of surrender, sponsorship, service, and living the principles of the Twelve Steps. His recordings are remembered for their humor, honesty, and willingness to examine the realities of alcoholism without losing the ability to laugh. Cliff remained sober until his death in 2017, leaving behind decades of recorded experience and a life remembered for service to others. This presentation from Daytona Beach offers an opportunity to hear his story from a man who found a different way to live—and spent decades sharing that experience. EPISODE DETAILS Speaker: Cliff R. — Oceanside, CaliforniaPresentation: His StoryEvent: 14th Daytona RoundupDate: May 20, 2004Location: Daytona Beach, Florida ABOUT LYGHT AUDIO Lyght Audio specializes in professional audiovisual recording, production, distribution, and archival services. Our collection features historical and contemporary A.A. speaker talks, conventions, workshops, General Service presentations, and recovery history. LYGHT AUDIOSpeaker Tapes Comes of Age #AA #AlcoholicsAnonymous #Recovery #Sober #Sobriety