It's just sad. What's worse is that everyone knew it was happening, and yet, it happened. How many Andy Dicks are there in the world that Amy Winehouse can keep finding fresh enablers?
Well, she died at that mythical age, having just scratched the surface of her talents. She's solidified her place in the pantheon of lost talent but saved herself from Dr. Drew. Very sad.
Actually, the article states "<span>The cause of death was not immediately known." Or I suppose in this case, "not immediatlely known, known, known." </span>
I'm the above guest. Winehouse accomplished less than she might have, she really didn't do the live fast, die young, leave a pretty corpse thing well, though. Her life while short, didn't seem fast, and though she died young, she looked much like a walking, worn corpse for much of the past half decade.
Court ordered rehab doesn't seem to have a great track record of success. The problem with being a wealthy addict is that as long as you have income, or fame, or influence, there is no such thing as rock bottom, and there will always be parasites looking to profit from enabling that addiction.
While what Winehouse willbe remembered for is "Rehab" and "You Know I'm No Good," I wish she would have found more joy and been remember more for stuff like her version of "Valerie," where, for once, she sounded joyous rather than destroyed by life.
It's just sad. What's worse is that everyone knew it was happening, and yet, it happened. How many Andy Dicks are there in the world that Amy Winehouse can keep finding fresh enablers?
ReplyDeleteWell, she died at that mythical age, having just scratched the surface of her talents. She's solidified her place in the pantheon of lost talent but saved herself from Dr. Drew. Very sad.
ReplyDeleteActually, the article states "<span>The cause of death was not immediately known." Or I suppose in this case, "not immediatlely known, known, known."
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groan, groan, groan.
ReplyDeleteIf Gilbert Gottfried hasn't tweeted a joke about it yet, it's too soon.
ReplyDeleteIf he has, though, go nuts.
27 is not a good age if you have any talent whatsoever.
ReplyDeletehttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/27_Club
Does Jeffry Ross count?
ReplyDeleteHe tweeted, ""I don't wanna go to the mortician, I say no no no"' Amy Winehouse: Roast In Peace"
I'm the above guest. Winehouse accomplished less than she might have, she really didn't do the live fast, die young, leave a pretty corpse thing well, though. Her life while short, didn't seem fast, and though she died young, she looked much like a walking, worn corpse for much of the past half decade.
ReplyDeleteCourt ordered rehab doesn't seem to have a great track record of success. The problem with being a wealthy addict is that as long as you have income, or fame, or influence, there is no such thing as rock bottom, and there will always be parasites looking to profit from enabling that addiction.
While what Winehouse willbe remembered for is "Rehab" and "You Know I'm No Good," I wish she would have found more joy and been remember more for stuff like her version of "Valerie," where, for once, she sounded joyous rather than destroyed by life.
ReplyDeleteRussell Brand linked to a brilliant blog spot which he wrote about Amy and addiction.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.russellbrand.tv/2011/07/for-amy/
Well worth the read
Thank you, slowlylu.
ReplyDeleteDoes she belong is such esteemed company?
ReplyDeleteDoes Ms. Winehouse belong in this distinguished club?
ReplyDeleteWell, she was 27. If you're 27, watch out! You may die, just some other people did.
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