United Kingdom, Nov. 21 -- Billy Bob Thornton believes taking acid made him a "better artist".

The 70-year-old actor "did everything" at the height of his addiction issues in his 20s and while he "didn't like" the experiences he had while doing "a lot of psychedelics", he ultimately believes they have benefitted him.

Speaking on the After Dinner Thinks with Ann Wilson podcast, he said: "I was a drug addict. I quit drugs when I was 24. I did everything.

"I even was on morphine for a while, 'cause I had a nurse friend...

"And what was funny about acid was - I didn't like it. I didn't have good trips. And I kept doing it 'cause everybody else was doing it."

"I do believe it did unlock my mind to be a better artist. I honestly believe th...