CBS News/ March 1, 2011, 11:48 PM

Sheen says he loves his life on '20/20'

Charlie Sheen talks to 20/20 in a March 1, 2011, interview.

Charlie Sheen talks to 20/20 in a March 1, 2011, interview. / ABC

Charlie Sheen animatedly discussed his polyamorous living situation, his children and the cancellation of his CBS show "Two and a Half Men" on ABC's "20/20" Tue. night.

Sheen's two live-in girlfriends, Natalie Kenly, a graphic designer and Rachel Oberlin, a porn star, who he refers to as his "goddesses" also appeared on the program.

Natalie Kenly and Rachel Oberlin

The troubled actor allowed ABC's cameras into his house this weekend, where Sheen talked about the public's perception of him.

"They can't process me because it doesn't make sense because I'm not normal and they're normal," said Sheen.

Sheen blamed the sleeping medication Ambien for his breakdown in New York last Oct. and admitted to being an insomniac.

"I don't sleep," said Sheen. "I wait, I sleep on cars, on couches, I sleep when I can."

He also said he was drug-free and later passed a drug-test.

The actor wasn't shy about his love for porn stars.

"You already know what you're getting before you meet them."

While Oberlin said she would love to marry Sheen, the actor admitted he has no immediate plans to marry again.

"I tried marriage. I'm 0 for 3 with the marriage thing. So, being a ballplayer -- I believe in numbers. I'm not going 0 for 4. I'm not wearing a golden sombrero," he said.

He did, however, declare his fondness for his two girlfriends.

"These are the women that I love that have completed the three parts of my heart," said Sheen.

The actor has no qualms about exposing his two sons to his unconventional living arrangement.

"I'm not gonna worry about it, or I can say, 'Hey, kids, your dad's a rock star. Look at his experiences. Look at what he survived,'" said Sheen.

Kenly said, "I love those boys. I would take a bullet for them."

Sheen also spoke about "Two and a Half Men" creator Chuck Lorre.

"It was a fake friendship," said Sheen. "I never felt respected in a way that I should have been."

Sheen also updated his newly-minted Twitter account Tue. evening, posting:

"Just got invited to do the Nancy Grace show... I'd rather go on a long road trip with Chuck Lorre in a '75 Pacer.... "

He also tweeted, " Winner..! 2012...," posting a photo of himself holding an image of his head superimposed on an Oscar trophy.

Earlier today, CBS president Leslie Moonves broke his silence on Sheen, saying Sheen has been "on the air quite a bit these days."

Moonves also poked fun at the actor's media blitz.

"I wish he would have worked this hard to promote himself for an Emmy."

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ClarksvilleTN says:
Okay so cepe10-2009 is Charlie Sheen.... Obviously... I'm just sayin...
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ireland50 says:
Charlie Sheen is a 9/11 truther which explains so much as to why he's gone off the reservation.
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rtw88 says:
CBS is all up-in-arms for Sheen to act exactly like his character? They probably pull a lot of inspiration for the show from him and his antics.
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Molly-Pchr says:
Why do his rants remind me so much of Charles Manson's rants?
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KittyKitty123 says:
It is sad to see someone that is in need of real help and no one around him is doing anything to get him that help right now. If he is not getting rem sleep it is only going to get worse, this guy is mentally ill, needs help sooner rather than later. He displays manic behaivor, his addictions are just his attempt to self medicate, it is not working, as it never does. He really needs sometime in a mental health facility so they can get him on medication so he can sleep and function from day to day.
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cepe10-2009 replies:
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Kitty - sad to say you are probably the one who is mentally ill - your posts suggests you are paranoid, self righteous, and a worthless hypocrite... You can't fathom someone who is honest and a non hypocrite and doesn't live your idea of how you are supposed to live life I guess... Hope you have a hernia sometime and everyone makes up a bunch of BS like in this case, I have no doubt Charlie is fine to be doing his job right now, lot's of people have insomnia you dolt!
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darwufche says:
Nothing like a whining millionaire. :-/
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hockeymom441 says:
CBS is the fool here. Why on Earth they cancelled the episodes is beyond me. What a loss they will take! Idiots! They have the highest paid actor in television... bringing the in great ratings... and what do they do?!? They screw it up. Ratings = money, rocket scientists! W/O a show, you can't get ratings.

Sheen will sue; he will win. CBS will continue to fumble, as it always does.
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cepe10-2009 replies:
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You speak the truth there:)
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macintrance says:
CBS don't be stupid. Swallow your pride, let this guy finish his episodes, and give him a pay raise. The ratings are going to be through the roof and you won't regret it $$$$.
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gangesdak says:
Agreed, private life of Charlie Sheen is of no business to the public, and I hate to see that he had to defend this openly; he did not have to do that. His show on Two and Half was funny. However, I must admit that I got tired of seeing him flaunting his loose life style on a continuing basis; the character did not change at all. That's why the show got stale.
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KittyKitty123 replies:
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Then he should not go on national television and broadcast his personal life. If he wants no attention for his lifestyle then keep it out of the news. He is simply mentally ill and in need of a good stint in a mental health facility so they can get him medicated. Not sleeping is just one sign of his problems. If one does not get that deep rem sleep over a long period of time their mental health is obviously going to suffer. I think the man is trying to self medicate, thus his addictions, but it is not helping. It is actually sad, he could have such a great career, he is throwing it all away.
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Zann-Zel says:
It baffles me why so many people feel they have the right to judge someone elses life. I like the show....what he does when he goes home is not my business!
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Janfebmarapr replies:
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Unless of course he gets on TV and tells millions what he does.
So if he babbles for an hour about his personal life knowing millions are watching, how is it NOT their business?
gruven13777 replies:
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Exactly. You read through some of these ridiculous comments and it's almost like people are trying to act like Chuck Sheen just went on a killing spree and mowed down 50 nuns at their church with a machine gun.
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