Amy Winehouse as Fanny??- Page 2

[Kavana]

Posted: 7/23/11 at 5:38pm

I made this thread in 07.
At that time Amy was just hitting the scene. If you know her talent and her history of music. I made this as a die-hard fan. There was nothing but ignorance and shade being thrown in this thread.

Amy went to a theater school that is why i made it.

Why would i delete it?

[Katurian2]

Posted: 7/23/11 at 7:31pm

This thread is getting ridiculously off topic from the boards, but I have to add saying that-

TheatreDiva, you really should not speak on drug addiction if you have no experience on the issue. It's a disease, and even with help from loved ones and a huge commitment from the sufferer, it can sometimes just be impossible to get better. Whether it is due to brain damage from the drugs or a naturally addictive personality, it can be near impossible to recover. I've had several relatives die from drugs or alcoholism, and despite the best efforts of those around them, there is sometimes little you can do once someone has found themselves in the mire. You should not be so cold and disrespectful on the issue.

Updated On: 7/23/11 at 07:31 PM

[iluvtheatertrash]

Posted: 7/23/11 at 8:11pm

TheatreDiva, as the son of a recovering addict (who has always been kind, loving and supportive of me in every step of my life), I find your comments offensive and repulsive.

You obviously have no idea what addiction truly is if you could say such awful things.

Addiction is a DISEASE, often genetic. I am blessed to say that I am a lot stronger than my father ever was. That will hopefully continue to be the case. But to say that she just wanted another high is not only ignorant, but pretty damn awful.

Do yourself a favor and look into addiction before you open your mouth again.

[TheatreDiva90016]

Posted: 7/23/11 at 8:23pm

You make it sound as if I don't know what I'm talking about.

I do. I just don't need to give you the details.



She made a lot of money off of a song about not going back to re-hab. I don't feel sorry for her at all. And if you don't like my opinion, then tough. That's something YOU have to deal with.

There are plenty of other talented people out there to take her place.

[sally1112]

Posted: 7/23/11 at 8:33pm

Very compassionate.

[TheatreDiva90016]

Posted: 7/23/11 at 8:47pm

My compassion goes to people who deserve it.

[Reginald Tresilian]

Posted: 7/23/11 at 8:52pm

I completely understand the anger at people who succumb to their addictions. I've felt it in my own life, and at a very young age.

But to be fair, she did seek help (her famous song notwithstanding). I think it's sad she failed.

And I selfishly regret the music we'll never hear.

[ljay889]

Posted: 7/23/11 at 8:57pm

I don't have much respect for recreational drug users. Try not to judge, but I don't need to respect their choices. But the disease of addiction is real and extremely sad. I have a lot of compassion for those suffering from it.

Amy won't be forgotten. Updated On: 7/23/11 at 08:57 PM

[iluvtheatertrash]

Posted: 7/23/11 at 9:11pm

According to major news sources, Amy suffered a massive seizure. She has been clean for a while now, but has recently been battling alcohol. Alcoholism is a common occurrence when addicts finally get clean. A sad but true fact.

Her seizure was no doubt brought on by epilepsy due to her overwhelming drug use in the past.

You lack common compassion. The woman struggled and was in a great deal of pain her entire life, but managed to sing her way into the hearts of millions.

I'm going to bow out of this conversation as it is an incredibly difficult one for me. I hope that someday you can pull your head out of your ass and develop some compassion for others.

[iluvtheatertrash]

Posted: 7/23/11 at 9:22pm

Before I go, I want to address one more thing you said.

Going to rehab is a deeply painful, private and personal struggle for addicts. It is one of the hardest things to do. For many addicts, the drug has been there for them as a friend and lover. It has numbed their horrific emotional pain and it made it possible to live.

The song "Rehab", which I highly doubt Amy knew was going to be the hit it was, was not an attempt to make money off of her struggles. Anyone who has experienced addiction first hand - especially those who have gone to rehab for it - know how deeply emotional the song is.

It might sound like a fantastic dance hit. And a lot of people think of it as that. But there is so much more to it. And if you took a second to develop your compassion as a human being, you might see through it to something real.

Like I said earlier, my father was an addict. Going to rehab was the hardest thing he ever did. Do you think he wanted his son to know he had to go to rehab to get control? It is a humiliating, painful moment. I hope that someday you never have to experience it or see a loved one go through it.

[dramarama3]

Posted: 7/23/11 at 9:24pm

'Rehab' was actually written as a joke. Whether it's based in truth or not, Amy wrote it in good humour. And that Amy should be the one we remember.

[iluvtheatertrash]

Posted: 7/23/11 at 9:26pm

I've heard that dramarama but imagined there to be a lot more to the story than that. Joke or not, the song rings true for a lot of addicts.

Checking into rehab is a painful admittance of failure. So sad.

This one really breaks my heart.

[henrikegerman]

Posted: 7/23/11 at 10:47pm

I loved her. But I don't know if she 1) could act, 2) could be funny, or 3) could be beiievable as an American girl of that period, let alone Fanny Brice.

[rjm516]

Posted: 7/23/11 at 11:05pm

There's always a lot of crap on these boards, but I'm shocked at the ignorance about addiction present in this thread. Do yourselves a favor and do not talk when you don't know what you are talking about. It's not a choice to become an addict or to succumb to it. Do not keep saying that it is or that addicts ask for it. Instead, you should actually learn about addiction so you might know what it is you are so wrong about. I'm not going to check this thread again because it is too absolutely pathetic and disgusting that so many of you blame the victim.

[binau]

Posted: 7/23/11 at 11:48pm

I'm sure it's a very complicated issue once you *are* addicted etc.. but she would have certainly made some bad choices to get in her situation...I guess my point is that, I don't think on the other hand she should be completely blameless..

[Bettyboy72]

Posted: 7/24/11 at 12:00am

There have been no official statements as to the cause of her death. Autopsy is scheduled for Sunday. Those speculating wild scenarios need to cool it. Everyone relax.