These people are just artists. They aren't philanthropists or priests. They have talent and an audience who appreciated it. If they killed themselves, hopefully they aren't being tormented by demons anymore. I wish they were still around. I certainly wish Heath was. He was a sweet guy and devoted actor.
Toochis ________________________________ From: Glenn Taranto <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 7:18:33 PM Subject: Re: [MOPO] Death and Actors And, the hugely talented, and driven, (in any field), I don't expect them to be, well, mentally "normal", for want of a better term. I know I'm not!!! But I'm willing to admit it... Glenn T. ----- Original Message ----- From: Richard Evans To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 7:13 PM Subject: Re: [MOPO] Death and Actors I never look at people with that level of fame, and assume it's brought them great happiness or contentment. Often suspect the opposite. I think the pressures on them, whether from themselves or external can make that very difficult. And, the hugely talented, and driven, (in any field), I don't expect them to be, well, mentally "normal", for want of a better term. Rich On 24 Feb 2009, at 02:53, Glenn Taranto wrote: Franc - I'm not sure Charles Boyer's fits in the catagory as I believe his suicide was planned while the others were not. People like John Belushi, Chris Farley any others you can think of that have enormous talent and so much to live for lose all credibility with me when they decide to live a lifestyle that scoffs at everything they've been given and sends them to their death. Yes, this is coming from someone who has struggled his whole career but I'm not sorry when I say not only were all their talent and success wasted but were not deserved in the first place if they couldn't handle it. Glenn T. ----- Original Message ----- From: Franc To: 'Glenn Taranto' ; [email protected] Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 6:24 PM Subject: RE: [MOPO] Oscars I guess we know how you both feel about Marilyn Monroe, Judy Garland and Charles Boyer. FRANC -----Original Message----- From: MoPo List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Glenn Taranto Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 5:21 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [MOPO] Oscars Jeff - My thoughts exactly on his death. Really. Couldn't have said it better Glenn T. ----- Original Message ----- From: Jeff Potokar To: Glenn Taranto Cc: [email protected] Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 2:01 PM Subject: Re: [MOPO] Oscars i agree glenn.. why does NO ONE consider that Ledger OD'd because he voluntarily CHOSE to consume a literal pharmacy of pills that caused his death? what a moron. does anyone remember the initial stories talking about the menagerie of drugs found at his apt? why reward someone for that? i guess it's all very PC and gives good face to the Academy. he WON because he OD's and was so young--period. it isnt as tho he died of terminal cancer or from a heart attack, prior to the awards, like peter finch did. jeff On Feb 23, 2009, at 12:08 PM, Glenn Taranto wrote: Sean - I liked TDK. I didn't fall all over myself in praise of it but it was certainly a movie I'd watch again. As to Heath Ledger. Great performance but I don't think he'd have won if he hadn't died young. My 2 cents... Glenn T. ----- Original Message ----- From: Sean Linkenback To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 12:00 PM Subject: Re: [MOPO] Oscars >-----Original Message----- >Here's a simple test... When you watched the Dark Knight, did you ever - >even for a split-second - think of the Joker as anything other than a >famous actor doing a funny (and completely un-natural) voice??? Yes. But then again, I'm one of the simpletons who actually liked The Dark Knight. Apparently no one else in MoPo land did. Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [email protected] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. 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