Jeremy Piven Releases Statement in Response to Equity Grievance — Page 2

get on that, bestinshow.

The term "enforced rest" is interesting.
That means going to two clubs after the show not three.
Why didn't the Producers examine him?
Judge Judy would jump on them for that.

I thought I read somewhere that a second opinion WAS ordered, but the results of the second testing hadn't been released.

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Attendance is a big deal to me. Be it work/school/rehearsals I make it top of the list to arrive on time to my events. I also go to school with people who wake up and sneeze, and instantly think they are dying and must skip all classes to rest, so they can go out that night to party. Maybe Piven doesn't consider performing on stage THAT important to him. HOWEVER, if he was lying the honorable move to make would be to finish out your contract. IF he really is sick, disappear! Don't be seen for a while. Yes if your are sick you can sit at a table at the golden globes and smile, but it sends out the wrong message. Either way here hes wrong. I know i'm happy I saw Norbert Leo Butz, and I wouldn't trade him for Piven EVER!

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Mercury Poisoning Symptoms:

1. Psychological disturbances
Angry fits, short term memory loss, low self esteem, inability to sleep, loss of self-control, sleepiness. Loss of an ability to learn new things, doing things by rote.

2. Oral Cavity problems
Inflammation of the mouth, loss of bone around teeth, ulcerated gums and other areas in the mouth, loose teeth, darkening of gums, taste of metal, bleeding of gums.

3. Digestive tract problems
Cramps, inflamed colon, GI problems, Diarrhea and other digestive problems.

4. Cardiovascular problems
Weak pulse, blood pressure changes, chest pain, or feeling of pressure in the chest area.

5. Respiratory problems
Weakness and problems with breathing, Emphysema, Coughing persistently.

6 Neurological Problems
Headaches, vertigo, tinnitus, shaking in various areas of the body (eye lids, feet etc)

http://www.buzzle.com/articles/mercury-poisoning-symptoms.html

Could fall into the "Neurological Problems" section.

I know that Bobby, it would actually probably fall under the "Psychological Disturbances - Short Term Memory Loss" category. But, I thought it was hilarious that Piven's statements said symptoms and included "difficulty remembering his lines"... saying "short term memory loss" would have sounded much better and significantly more "medical"

A person could easily be admitted to a hospital on a Sunday evening after 6 pm and discharged on a Tuesday afternoon. Do you know what an insurance company would consider that? A 3-day stay in the hospital.

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I doubt he'll ever be seen on Broadway or perhaps any stage after this mess.

You're right, he could have been in the hospital 3 days. But how could he have done this without anyone from the production knowing?

Umm, international travel is a stressful event. If he was as sick as he claimed going to bangkok was not something he would have done.

My brother-in-law thinks he's hiding another medical issue that he doesn't want to say for some reason, either because it's too embarassing or something serious. Mercury poisoning wouldn't cause all that Pivens said it would.

Oh, I should add that my brother-in-law is a doctor.

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Updated On: 1/17/09 at 12:53 AM