Three Reasons for Dreams
When I was a kid I wasn't quite sure what I wanted to be when I got old. But when I reached a certain age there was no doubt what I wand to be. I wanted to be an actor, that became my dream, one I'm going to acheive. And there are three people I have to thank for that dream:
-Johnny Depp
-Ian Mckellen
-Heath Ledger
When I watched movies with those three actors in them, I'd be inspired, nothing could bring me down, I never though twice about what I wanted to do. Those three people were my idols, they still are, and when a teenage kid gets an idol they always make the mistake of thinking that these people are untouchable.
I think its pretty obvious why Im writing this, yesterday, January 22nd 2008, Heath Ledger passed away. His life was tragically cut short at approximately 3:30 as time flows in New York City. He was found by a housekeeper and a massuer, lying face down in his bedroom. There were sleeping pills on his bedside table, but it wasn't suicide... it can't have been.
It's an odd feeling I've got, I never met this man, I only ever saw him in movies, in interviews or being hounded by the paparazzi. But now he's gone I feel such sorow, he changed my life without even knowing that I existed, he created a dream for me, one that's gonna shape my whole life and changed who I am.
I made a stupid little promise to myself when I knew I wanted to be an actor. When I get famous I was gonna meet these three men and thank them, I was fairly sure that wouldn't happen with Ian Mckellen, he's not gonna be around forever, but if he did pass away before I met him, I was gonna put a letter I've already written on his grave, kinda stupid I know, but I guess I'm gonna have to write another letter now...
I'm gonna go see the new Batman, Heath Ledger plays the Joker, I wonder if when I walk out of the movie whether I'll still be inspired, I wonder if anything will be able to bring me down? Or will I miss someone I never knew, will I cry for a man I never met, one thing I know for sure... My dreams will never change, and I'll stil have three great men to thank for that.
-Johnny Depp
-Ian Mckellen
-Heath Ledger
When I watched movies with those three actors in them, I'd be inspired, nothing could bring me down, I never though twice about what I wanted to do. Those three people were my idols, they still are, and when a teenage kid gets an idol they always make the mistake of thinking that these people are untouchable.
I think its pretty obvious why Im writing this, yesterday, January 22nd 2008, Heath Ledger passed away. His life was tragically cut short at approximately 3:30 as time flows in New York City. He was found by a housekeeper and a massuer, lying face down in his bedroom. There were sleeping pills on his bedside table, but it wasn't suicide... it can't have been.
It's an odd feeling I've got, I never met this man, I only ever saw him in movies, in interviews or being hounded by the paparazzi. But now he's gone I feel such sorow, he changed my life without even knowing that I existed, he created a dream for me, one that's gonna shape my whole life and changed who I am.
I made a stupid little promise to myself when I knew I wanted to be an actor. When I get famous I was gonna meet these three men and thank them, I was fairly sure that wouldn't happen with Ian Mckellen, he's not gonna be around forever, but if he did pass away before I met him, I was gonna put a letter I've already written on his grave, kinda stupid I know, but I guess I'm gonna have to write another letter now...
I'm gonna go see the new Batman, Heath Ledger plays the Joker, I wonder if when I walk out of the movie whether I'll still be inspired, I wonder if anything will be able to bring me down? Or will I miss someone I never knew, will I cry for a man I never met, one thing I know for sure... My dreams will never change, and I'll stil have three great men to thank for that.
Heath Ledger is the man.
Ledge, September 6th, 2008 at 08:18:11am
When I found out Heath Ledger died, it was tragic. Because you just don't expect it to happen, ever. It was weird, too, because it was raining the day he died and it's like it was planned or something. He was a brilliant actor and I for one will probably be crying my whole way through The Dark Knight.
Excellent blog.
homedemo, July 13th, 2008 at 12:19:03pm
Hey, You remember when we saw the ad for Batman?
How excited we both were?
I'm of course gunna still go see it. I was excited as hell to see Heath Ledger do this movie..
Never give up on your dream mate, You'll do it. You'll get there.
I know you will.
waiting_a_long_time, January 24th, 2008 at 09:39:35pm
I can't believe he's gone either.
I heard about it on the radio and I let out a "WHAT?!"
I'm glad that you've found something you want to be..
And I'm happy that they have inspired you.
Johnny Depp is by far my favourite actor.
He inspires me as well.
I hope to meet him some day and I hope you do too. =)
threeam., January 23rd, 2008 at 11:56:36pm
I just put up a blog about him dying myself.
The most contagious smile ever.
It's really awful. It's really weird, as you say, I didn't know him, but I feel absolutely devastated by the fact that he won't be making any more movies. That he won't get to see his little girl grow up.
And that his little girl will grow up without her father.
It's awful.
Wino Forever, January 23rd, 2008 at 07:15:50pm
:(
this blog is amazing.
i couldn't believe my ears yesterday when i heard the news...
heath ledger was my favorite actor, i respected him and loved all of the movies he was in.
he was so young...it hurts to think of all the movies he could have starred in...
i respected him the most for passing by teen movies to wait for deeper roles.
i guess that is his gift to us, movies that are truely meaningful.
he will be missed
suburban.zombie, January 23rd, 2008 at 03:19:14pm
Beautiful blog :)
I can't believe he's gone.
Im still in shocked.
When i found out about it , i thought it was a joke or somthin.
It cant be.Out of all people it would be him.
He was just 28 years old.
No one.No human being should die that young.
R.I.P. Heath Ledger
Brian May, January 23rd, 2008 at 08:45:04am