At PaleyFest LA on March 7, 2000, John Spencer (Leo McGarry) talks about his delight at playing a White House chief of staff, as penned by Aaron Sorkin, and how the role inspires him.
That got me too🥺. His performance as Leo and West Wing in general will always be the golden standard for political drama. He showed such skill portraying such vulnerability with such wisdom. After the attempt on Trump, everyone was talking about the Secret Service taking Trump away and I instantly heard his quote “your feet may touch the ground a few times but I doubt it”
John stated in this clip he wanted to do hour long shows for the rest of his life if it was this show... And it literally was for the rest of his life.
John Spencer got sober in 1989 and Rob Lowe gave up alcohol in 1990. Kudos to them and anyone who stays sober (especially in the entertainment industry.)