Gerard Titsman [top] -

has been open about his past struggles with addiction (alcohol and cocaine) and depression, celebrating over seven years of sobriety as of 2025 [11, 37]. His story is often cited as an inspiration for "outcasts" and those dealing with similar issues .

Gerard didn't mind. He spent the time sketching in a battered notebook, drawing pictures of vampires who couldn't use mirrors. A fan walked by and whispered, "Is that actually Gerard?". He didn't look up, but a small, "slimy" grin—the kind you get from singing too hard—tugged at the corner of his mouth. gerard titsman