If He Isn’t Happy, The Rest of Us are Fucked
I know that you can’t really “know” a celebrity unless you know that celebrity. But some celebs seem at least half way normal and like the kind of folks you’d invite over for drinks and cards. Owen Wilson is one such celebrity. He’s charming in interviews, his imperfect nose is perfect, and he’s in the kind of movies that I love- meaningless, funny, and often irreverent.
I hate to hear of his suicide attempt.
I would imagine that Owen Wilson has a pretty good life. He’s not actually hounded by the paparazzo, he’s loaded, he’s friends with some of the funniest comedians of his generation, and he’s loaded. Did I mention he’s loaded? I know money doesn’t buy happiness, but you only say that when you have an abundance of it. Money does buy freedom and freedom is one of the direct paths to happy. As much as I’m aware, Owen didn’t sell his soul to get a part in Meet The Parents, so I cannot digest his bitter taste toward life. Drugs? The break up with Kate Hudson? Unyielding comments about how cute Luke is?
It makes me sad when anyone feels they have to take such desperate measures. We’ve all been depressed, we’ve all gotten over it and lived to see another sunny day. What alarms me most is that this guy is someone we “know” as stable and funloving and quick-witted. When I look at the way his chips were stacked and then I look at my measly pile, I have to ask: If Owen Wilson isn’t happy with his life, why the hell should I bother getting out of bed in the morning? It just surprises me. And it leads to another more important question: what if George Clooney is next?
I am glad that I cannot imagine the agony. I only hope that Mr. Wilson finds the peace he’s looking for. And if peace is no where to be found, I know where he can at least find a piece…
Coming up soon is Diana’s 10th deathaversary. I think the tragic message in her story is that she actually became a princess. I am fully prepared to piss people off when I say this, but Lady D was insecure and crazy. I remember watching the wedding and I remember exactly where I was 10 years ago when Richard and I heard on the radio that she had been killed. Diana the princess myth was bigger than anyone, but especially someone so fragile, could handle. Her death seemed like such a loss at the time- and I’m sure there are many, especially her sons- who still feel that loss. But Diana was destined to die tragically. It was unavoidable.
But Owen Wilson? It just doesn’t seem to fit.
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Posted by liz on 08/27 at 05:37 PM-
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wow, i hadn’t heard anything about owen till just now. (no tv or radio today, just enjoying the silence for once.) you’re right though, it doesn’t seem to fit at all.
as for diana, i remember too where i was when i heard. my mom and i had just spent the day at the ny state fair. we had a great day and we were talking about how much fun we had and that it was nice to spend the day together without fighting or stressing about stuff for once. and then i turned on the tv and what had been a perfect day went off kilter. and yeah, she was fragile. life with the royals couldn’t have been pleasant for her.
By heather on 2007 08 27
Yeah I just had a hard time believing the reports because it just doesn’t seem right.
By topncal on 2007 08 27
It seems like most commedians are pretty f’ed up though. I hung out with some stand-up comics when I lived in San Francisco and they were some of the most messed up, insecure people I’ve ever met...And that’s coming from me.
By churlita on 2007 08 28
I hear that Will Ferrel is actually pretty serious and so was Phil Hartman (love him!), as are many other comedians. But still, you can be serious and seriously funny without slitting your wrists, can’t you? If not, my BFF is going on immediate suicide watch. She’s hilarious.
By liz on 2007 08 28
hmmm, moderation seems to have eaten my comment from yesterday.
this was the first i’d heard of owen. you’re right, it just doesn’t fit.
i too remember where i was when i heard of diana’s death. a great day turned very sad in a matter of seconds. but even so, it fit.
By heather on 2007 08 28
I guess I’m going to finally comment instead of just lurking in the shadowy parts of the blog..
Honestly I don’t remember where I was when Diana died. I’d take a guess to say I was in class. I was most likely hanging out with whichever of my high school boyfriends in the bandroom.
Hearing about Owen Wilson made me very sad. Very very sad.
By susan on 2007 08 29
I think it’s silly that everyone is completely calling it a suicide attempt already. NO-ONE knows what actually happened yet. I mean seriously. Doesn’t anyone report the facts anymore???
Sorry - this is a sore subject for me.
In the end he might have attempted it - mebbe it was an O/D, but maybe- just MAYBE he slipped and fell?
It’s truly blogs that perpetuate rumors these days.
Along with chain email.
By Mayen on 2007 08 29
Heather, you can get ready to relive it all, as it seems TV is going all out for the 10-year mark.
Susan, I was sad too. Again, the sadness is for anyone who isn’t an asshat that feels such despair.
Mayen, I think I understand your point, but you seem to have wasted your scolding on me. Police reports confirm Owen Wilson’s suicide attempt.
By liz on 2007 08 29