HAHAHAHA!!!! I just thought of this the other day! That I had lost the one excuse one can have for when they do something ridiculous or idiotic..."Sorry, I was drunk!"
Funny thing is, I have not lost the silly person I have always been, only know I have more control.
I haven't lost the silly guy at all and actually he is more free to come out play now that I am sober. When I was drinking, I was a highly functioning alcoholic (an oxymoron if there ever was one) or at least thought I was, so I kept the silly guy under wraps lest anyeone would think I was drunk. Being sober, I relish the silly guy and am not bothered by the opinions of others.
The stupid guy I am not overly fond of, but he too is still with me. In sobriety, I have better control of him, but occasionally my guard and judgement lapses and he shows up in full force. What can I say, progress, not perfection. :~)