"For me, acting is a form of expression. I discovered this curiosity about human nature and how people work. I love what I do--the time between action and cut is precious." (Premiere Magazine, March 2002)
To all of you who have expressed their thanks for this thread--
Rather than dwell in mourning, I choose to celebrate the life that was Heath Ledger.
I thank you all for sharing in this celebration with me.
He was among us too briefly, but from the very first time I saw him on screen, I saw something real and raw, beautiful and sad, rich and complex -- and it moved me deeply.
Our lives were richer for knowing you Heath, and the world seems emptier without you.
Peace be with you all,
Bruce
"No amount of money changes what I do between 'action' and 'cut.'" Toronto Sun, May, 2001
This one is in its entirety. Ostensibly about The Brothers Grimm, the interviewer gets around to talking about Brokeback Mountain which hadn't been released yet. Matt Damon takes the lead in the interview (he was the bigger star.) The interaction between Damon and Ledger is amusing, and we find out the name of someone who turned down a chance to star in Brokeback. I've added commentary toward the end in red.
Bruce,
Thank you very, very much for this thread, for your hard work in putting all the information together. The photos are beautiful too. An excellent tribute to Heath, a celebration of his life. This is the thread I was looking for.
sel
(sel365 at IMDb)
"I apologize for my nervousness."
"I don't really like conventional love stories. Can you tell?"
"It's kind of like comparing watching television and reading a book. Watching TV just makes you go kind of numb, and reading a book you grow, you expand. I like to look for roles that are like books, that I have to study and expand upon."
Ahh...I love that, especially.
Thanks so much Bruce, again.
Marie
"Having a child changes every aspect of your life - for the better, of course. The sacrifices are large but what you get in return is even bigger than the sacrifices you make. I feel in a sense ready to die because you are living on in your child."
Oh Heath... :'(
"My agent told me, 'You're perfect for this one.'"
"If anything, if there was a risk involved, it excited me. I like causing trouble."
Love that!!!!!
Bruce, I know I'm repeating myself, but "thank you!"
This thread is a safe harbor for me - a much-need peaceful and positive place to be. :)
Marie
God, how I love that picture...
:'(
Me too Mel :'(
I've been meaning to say this for a few days -
Reading Heath in his own words, I notice how often he uses the words "express" and "expression." It sounds like he was very aware of how powerful and driving a motivation that was for himself.
Hi. I've been registered for quite a while but never posted- I hang out over at EJ. I'm making my own little tribute book for Heath and am including this and I don't feel right "taking" without saying thanks. Thanks for putting this together here- it brought smiles and of course, the tears. Thanks again~Michelle.
Here is a Heath quote I really like. It was taken from Kevin Sessums: Remembering Heath Ledger at http://www.vanityfair.com/ontheweb/blogs/daily/2008/01/kevin-sessums-r.html (http://www.vanityfair.com/ontheweb/blogs/daily/2008/01/kevin-sessums-r.html). Heath and Kevin were sitting outside near the Vltava River in Prague.
Kevin Sessums wrote Vanity Fair's August 2000 cover story about Heath Ledger.
“I look up at those stars and go, ‘There’s no explanation for us to be here.’ When anything is blocking my head or there’s worry in my life, I just—whoosh—go sit on Mars or something and look back here at Earth. All you can see is this tiny speck. You don’t see the fear. You don’t see the pain. You don’t see the movie industry. You don’t see this interview. You don’t see thought. It’s just one solid speck. Then nothing really matters. It just doesn’t.”
I had to post this magnificent video for the song, "Morning Yearning" by Ben Harper and directed by Heath Ledger.
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“I’ve always been very big on self-exploration and answering my own questions. For so many, it’s hell growing up. But I guess I’m blessed. I’ve really enjoyed it. I don’t let a lot get to me. I really don’t. As I keep saying, I break everything down. Everything."
Heath looks so sexy in that top picture. Thanks, True.
I agree, what a beautiful man... :'( :'( :'(
Ditto. :'( :'( :'(
Did you find something about Heath NOT wanting to do the BM movie in the FIRST place??
Maybe you know that?
Hugs! Love your work, please keep on placing Heath in his own words!!
I feel so angry about his passing today, I feel I could kick something or scream at somebody... :'( >:(
Snavel, don't be angry. No matter what, we'll always have Brokeback. And we'll always have the memebrs of BetterMost, the best family a person could have. Think of all of the wonderful friends we've all made and all of the beautiful experiences we've had as a result of this incredible film. This is a time to be grateful for everything it's brought. I can't be mad for that reason alone.
I feel so angry about his passing today, I feel I could kick something or scream at somebody... :'( >:(
Toycoon: I had to post this magnificent video for the song, "Morning Yearning" by Ben Harper and directed by Heath Ledger.
Artiste: Did you find something about Heath NOT wanting to do the BM movie in the FIRST place??
Maybe you know that?
Hugs! Love your work, please keep on placing Heath in his own words!!
Snavel: I feel so angry about his passing today, I feel I could kick something or scream at somebody...
This is a part of his speech at Santa Barbara..
Sometimes you must scream out loud to discover a whisper.
Welcome white_angel!
That is one of my favorite quotes as well. Thank you very much for highlighting it!
I mean obviously Brokeback Mountain was an obstacle I felt I could never climb, I could never defeat, that it was too tough but ultimately decided to do it.
To all of you who have expressed their thanks for this thread--
Rather than dwell in mourning, I choose to celebrate the life that was Heath Ledger.
I thank you all for sharing in this celebration with me.
He was among us too briefly, but from the very first time I saw him on screen, I saw something real and raw, beautiful and sad, rich and complex -- and it moved me deeply.
Our lives were richer for knowing you Heath, and the world seems emptier without you.
Peace be with you all,
Bruce
Sometimes you must scream out loud in order to discover a whisper.
Heath's speech at the Santa Barbara Film Festival:
. Sometimes you must scream out loud in order to discover a whisper. So I thank all these beautiful minds and... (I missed a part here) for putting up with my screams, and I thank everyone for their patience in waiting for me to find the whisper within the words. And here's to making more mistakes."
Clear audio of Heath voice"
http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20173623,00.html
(http://bettermost.net/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=16738.0;attach=17162;image)
I love this image. Two beautiful faces filled with light.
(And such a snazzy scarf! So Heathen.)
Thanks, Bruce.
:)
About the infamous "Sunrise" interview, after which Heath was accused of rudeness because he sat peeling an orange during entire interview:
2006
ON BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN:
‘‘I think it would be unfair to the gay community to say it's not a gay story. That gay relationship is not a virus. It's not a disease. It's that a soul within a vessel falls in love with another soul within another vessel, in this case in the form of a man.''
2006
ON BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN:
‘‘I think it would be unfair to the gay community to say it's not a gay story. That gay relationship is not a virus. It's not a disease. It's that a soul within a vessel falls in love with another soul within another vessel, in this case in the form of a man.''
I love this thread so much, and also appreciate the care you all have chosen in selecting images to accompany the quotes. :-*
This one of the first threads I've ventured into but because I didn't cry today (not much) I felt as though I could manage it. So much for not crying today. Thank you thank you thank you for bringing Heath's number one fan closer to him. Really. Thank. You. :-*
roux
Awww, he was a dog person!
Bruce, This thanks is long overdue.I simply could not pluck up the courage to read all of this till today.Thank you...
It is a truly lovely thread and I cannot imagine how much work it must have taken. It had me weeping even after all this time but a massive thankyou all the same.
I can't believe he really thought BBM was either the best or worst film he had made.So self effacing.What a terrible loss,enough said.
Regarding getting BbM actually made:
"There was this kind of industry-manufactured fear and risk factor that was surrounding the script."
Merci!
Heath looks like a kid!
Lost dreams...
But what does Heath say after he says: infinate power of ........... ? Which words/word ?
Unusual video...
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Hey TOOP-
Have you picked up the latest issue of "Vanity Fair"? It features Heath right on the cover.