It isn't better to get hammered than to deal with real life. I didn't mean to insinuate that. But, for me, it is better to wait a little bit (usually about 12 to 24 hours) and think about my actions in a mostly analytical manner than it is to react just on my emotions. To do that, I need something to pass the time and distract me. Today, it's alcohol. In the past, it's been marijuana, comic books, video games, movies, or drawing.
Also, this was a really good show. Top marks to both of you.