In a message dated 96-05-17 21:54:06 EDT, you write: >Ok, i have one question that has been on my mind! what's up with Johnny >Depp??/ why does he insist on doing these independent _Artistic_ films?? >he can't deny the fact that he's a celebrity, and he always tries to in >some form or another make everyone think he's different or an outcast... >to me, he just keeps boiling further and furtehr down into PRETENTION!!! >He makes me sick... does anyone have any thoughts on this?? > > My thoughts on this are that he's rich and doesn't care and is doing what HE wants to do. I'm not defending the man, but I don't think pretention enters into it. More likely, he's stepping into other directions in order to avoid boredom or burnout. Who cares if he's a celebrity, anyway? Are all celebrities supposed to act the same, like the same things, have the same number of marriages and divorces, the same number of vacation homes, hairstyles, and pets? What makes me sick is the mindset that all successful people are supposed to act alike and to hell with anyone who doesn't. Conformity makes a very boring world. It also makes for nothing but trouble for those who are physically or emotionally unable to be 'normal' (whatever that is). I applaud anyone who has the guts to stand up for their own tastes, ideals, and personal style. By golly, it's about time! It's also about time people began RESPECTING persons who don't want to live up to (or down to) someone else's expectations. Happily Outcast, TalkingEd ---- To signoff SCREEN-L, e-mail [log in to unmask] and put SIGNOFF SCREEN-L in the message. Problems? Contact [log in to unmask]