Bettermostians may be interested to see some (I say
some !) of the comments made at the
New York Times blog
'The Carpetbagger' after
Daniel Day-Lewis's beautiful dedication to Heath--
12 comments below so far
(and you can add more here:
http://carpetbagger.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/01/27/aiming-point/#comments1.January 27th, 2008 10:06 pm
D. Lewis’ acceptance speech was a complete touch of class, and in a world of acting, genuinely seemed sincere.
Bravo.
— Posted by mgd in CT
2.January 27th, 2008 10:08 pm
He was wonderful!!! I saw There Will Be Blood and he was wonderful, as he was in Gangs of New York.
But, his tribute to Heath Ledger was absolutely moving. I hadn’t remembered that Heath Ledger played Billy Bob Thornton’s son in Monster’s Ball until I saw a tribute to Heath after he passed away. That scene, the same one Daniel Day-Lewis mentioned where his character kills himself after telling his father he always loved him, was one of the most emotional moments I have ever had in a theater. His character’s loss of companionship because of the times he lived in in Brokeback Mountain makes us all realize how lucky we are to be alive and to treasure the people in our lives. Thank you, Daniel Day-Lewis, for your tribute to a great actor. A Heath Ledger comes along once in a very great while. Ditto for a Daniel Day-Lewis. — Posted by rgreen7756
3.January 27th, 2008 10:22 pm
What’s up with him going on about Heath Ledger? First breaking down on Oprah and now this? Its odd…he’s admitted to never having met him, much less worked wiht him, its feels unseemly.
— Posted by Irma CMD
4.January 27th, 2008 10:26 pm
Congratulations to Mr. Lewis for his much deserved award. His dedication to Heath Ledger was the most moving moments I can ever remember. It is what the true appreciation of another human being is all about. Thank you, Mr. Lewis. — Posted by L.Y
5.January 27th, 2008 10:27 pm
DDL has clearly been affected by HL’s death. I applaud the courage both these men showed in a world that glosses over loss and shines a spotlight on scandal. Heath, we’ll never know if the glimmer of his vast talent would have grown to a fire. Daniel, we are illuminated by your wisdom and compassion. Bravo! — Posted by Zee
6.January 27th, 2008 10:36 pm
I am so happy he won this award, and should/must win the oscar.
This speech shows his true character, and as he spoke, I was actually close to tears, and so was he. He truly is an actor’s actor, and knew Heath was too, and loosing that is the most tragic thing. I wish this was all a dream (Heath’s death) but when Daniel said this speech, it made it more real, but it made Heath’s life ever more beautiful.Daniel Day Lewis is magnificent.
— Posted by Taylor
7.January 27th, 2008 10:40 pm
Daniel Day-Lewis never disappoints!
— Posted by ada
8.January 27th, 2008 10:44 pm
Heath Ledger played some awful roles, but he WAS Ennis in Brokeback Mountain. I just read the short story, and I don’t know how Heath Ledger transformed himself from his real-life persona to the complicated, closeted gay shepherd he played in Brokeback. DDL is one of the most brilliant actors ever. For him to dedicate his award to HL was an act of beauty, not ego. He was acknowledging a brilliant performance by an actor who could have been his peer. — Posted by Jamie
9.January 27th, 2008 10:49 pm
If only everyone in Hollywood was this classy, respectful, and intelligent. He is truly amazing. — Posted by Joan
10.January 27th, 2008 10:51 pm
This is totally classy! I did not see the show so thank you for telling us about it.
— Posted by Sophie
11.January 27th, 2008 11:01 pm
Irma: “Its odd… he’s admitted to never having met him, much less worked wiht him, its feels unseemly.”
DDL saw Heath’s acting, and that was enough.
It’s a professional judgement - and the best. (Why should he have met him? Or do you believe in nepotism?)
— Posted by cris
12.January 27th, 2008 11:05 pm
I first fell in love with Daniel Day-Lewis’ acting ability when I saw ‘My Left Foot’ … WOW - WHAT TALENT!
At first, I too thought it was a bit strange, his statements on Oprah about Health Ledger’s passing and again on his dedication to Heath tonight, but then I realized ….. he truly admired Heath’s work and also is realizing what WE will ALL miss out on with Heath’s passing. I did not know Heath Ledger either - just like Daniel Day-Lewis - but I’ve been touched emotionally by his passing. I was impressed by Heath’s acting in Brokeback Mountain and Monster’s Ball. There was something you could tell about him that there was truly going to be some great acting ahead of him in his future. We are all going to miss out on what he may have given to us - but how much more his family is going to miss out on not having him around. Daniel Day-Lewis is a voice for quite a few of us out here. True class and heart.
— Posted by Carolyn
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