[kerrsclyde]

Something in the British/Irish mentality which appeals to flawed geniuses such as him. We like our hero’s to have a drink/drug problem.

[coldtea]

The French too.

Beats them being some total bores, with a sorted domestic life and bank account.

[LemmyInThePub]

The expression used in Blighty is piss artist.

A piss artist isn't a drunk. They are somebody who elevates drinking to an art form.