Yes, but without revealing the successes of AA how do they attract?
Furthermore, when high-profile people reveal their anonymity and should they pick up a drink again it's in the natural cynicism of people to say, "See that ''recovery'' stuff is a crock''.
The same could be said about any AA member who goes out.
It’s been attracting just fine since 1934. And yes, the same can be said about any A.A who goes back out. However when you’re a celebrity announcing your anonymity to the world you’re putting yourself in the spot light.