The ‘Merry Gentleman’ star opened up about adjusting to the heady trip of fame in the early aughts.
To think, this holiday season we might have had aChad Michael Murray-lessThe Merry Gentlemenon Netflix.
And how merry could they possibly have been without him?

Chad Michael Murray.Alberto Rodriguez/Variety via Getty
Alberto Rodriguez/Variety via Getty
“There was a moment where I was quitting.
I just couldnt do it anymore,” Murray said.
“It was right after I leftOne Tree Hill,and it wasnt because of the fandom.
I mean, gosh, we still screw up when were grown-ups.
The fandom, however, was pretty intense.
This is not what I want.'”
Let the Chad Michael Murray-ssance begin in earnest.