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Such a shame. I read his autobiography last year and the things he went through because of addiction were horrifying. Incredible that he was struggling so much

Such a shame. I read his autobiography last year and the things he went through because of addiction were horrifying. Incredible that he was struggling so much yet still able to portray such an iconic character.

keyle 3y ago
Makes you wonder sometimes, if fame isn't a curse.
- esperent 3y ago
  I don't wonder about that, I'm sure of it. Imagine being hassled by strangers wherever you go. Paparazzi. Never being able to go to normal places without a bodyguard. Everyone wants selfies with you. It would be very hard to live your life without feeling like you are performing constantly. It's no wonder so many famous people struggle with addiction.
  - ghaff 3y ago
    The money's mostly nice. And I'm sure it's hard to totally tune out what comes from people being fans in entertainment/sports/really lots of things. But I have to believe most people who are really on the celebrity circuit still find the negative aspects you mention tiresome even if you can tune some of it out with money.
    - esperent 3y ago
      Well I wouldn't turn down being rich but not famous. But on balance, I think it worth giving up a hell of a lot of money in exchange for being able to live a "normal" life.
- iancmceachern 3y ago
  For some it totally is. For others it's not. People often question folks who leave the famous life behind to protect themselves, Lauren Hill, Dave Chappell, Seinfeld, etc. I think it makes perfect sense.
- basisword 3y ago
  I like this article from Tim Ferriss on fame. A pretty fair accounting of it with the takeaway that what most people really want is money, without fame. https://tim.blog/2020/02/02/reasons-to-not-become-famous/ https://tim.blog/2020/02/02/reasons-to-not-become-famous/
- throw0101a 3y ago
  > Makes you wonder sometimes, if fame isn't a curse. I once heard the remark: If you think being rich and famous is going to solve your problems, try just being rich first and see if that helps.
acer4666 3y ago
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- JadeNB 3y ago
  > Amazing that he managed to struggle forward enough to collect his pay checks. A real tribute to humanity. That looks like sarcasm, and, if so, it isn't contributing anything.
- add-sub-mul-div 3y ago
  Anthony Jeselnik told my favorite joke ever about a celebrity's death. MCA of the Beastie Boys died and he said, "MCA died? Damn, I didn't even know he was ill." It was edgy, but it was fucking funny and also recognized the man's work. It came from a place of love. In contrast, I don't even know what your words are. It's possible to be funny when talking about someone's death. What you've done doesn't even come close to that. If it's a poorly timed criticism of Perry, it's not clear what that even is. Is the commentary that money keeps people from being depressed? That Perry was taking money for doing some bad to the world? Who knows.

keyle 3y ago

Makes you wonder sometimes, if fame isn't a curse.

esperent 3y ago
I don't wonder about that, I'm sure of it. Imagine being hassled by strangers wherever you go. Paparazzi. Never being able to go to normal places without a bodyguard. Everyone wants selfies with you. It would be very hard to live your life without feeling like you are performing constantly. It's no wonder so many famous people struggle with addiction.
- ghaff 3y ago
  The money's mostly nice. And I'm sure it's hard to totally tune out what comes from people being fans in entertainment/sports/really lots of things. But I have to believe most people who are really on the celebrity circuit still find the negative aspects you mention tiresome even if you can tune some of it out with money.
  - esperent 3y ago
    Well I wouldn't turn down being rich but not famous. But on balance, I think it worth giving up a hell of a lot of money in exchange for being able to live a "normal" life.
iancmceachern 3y ago
For some it totally is. For others it's not. People often question folks who leave the famous life behind to protect themselves, Lauren Hill, Dave Chappell, Seinfeld, etc. I think it makes perfect sense.
basisword 3y ago
I like this article from Tim Ferriss on fame. A pretty fair accounting of it with the takeaway that what most people really want is money, without fame. https://tim.blog/2020/02/02/reasons-to-not-become-famous/ https://tim.blog/2020/02/02/reasons-to-not-become-famous/
throw0101a 3y ago
> Makes you wonder sometimes, if fame isn't a curse. I once heard the remark: If you think being rich and famous is going to solve your problems, try just being rich first and see if that helps.

acer4666 3y ago

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JadeNB 3y ago
> Amazing that he managed to struggle forward enough to collect his pay checks. A real tribute to humanity. That looks like sarcasm, and, if so, it isn't contributing anything.
add-sub-mul-div 3y ago
Anthony Jeselnik told my favorite joke ever about a celebrity's death. MCA of the Beastie Boys died and he said, "MCA died? Damn, I didn't even know he was ill." It was edgy, but it was fucking funny and also recognized the man's work. It came from a place of love. In contrast, I don't even know what your words are. It's possible to be funny when talking about someone's death. What you've done doesn't even come close to that. If it's a poorly timed criticism of Perry, it's not clear what that even is. Is the commentary that money keeps people from being depressed? That Perry was taking money for doing some bad to the world? Who knows.