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Across the Fence:  Need input re: famous people "list"  |
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happymama58
True Blue Farmgirl
1210 Posts
Patti
Missouri
USA
1210 Posts |
 Posted - Apr 09 2007 : 07:28:06 AM
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Ladies, I'm starting a writing project that I need some help with. I'm compiling a list of names of people who meet all of the following criteria. Please list anyone you can think of -- I really appreciate your help and may have some good news to share in a month or so because of this.
Criteria:
1. famous, alive now
2. was considered successful/famous
3. failed or had a "downfall", while in the public eye
4. the failure or downfall is due to their own actions, not something like an illness or something they had no control over
5. has bounced back from that "downfall"
One example I can think of is Vanessa Willaims. She was Miss America or Miss USA (can never keep track of those), found to have posed nude and was forced to relinquish her crown, but now she has a fairly successful career as an actress (singer, too?). Another is David Caruso. Was really "hot" on some show, left in a huff to be a huge movie star (even said in interviews that TV wasn't big enough for him or something to that effect), flopped in movies, returned to TV and is now the star of a hit show.
Ladies, I really appreciate it!
Some people search for happiness; others create it.
Please visit me at www.marykay.com/pmiinch |
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Kim
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kim
Pflugerville
Texas
USA
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GaiasRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2552 Posts
Tasha-Rose
St. Paul
Minnesota
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - Apr 09 2007 : 08:22:52 AM
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How's about Bill Clinton?
"In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt." Margaret Atwood
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - Apr 09 2007 : 08:29:08 AM
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Some others...
Pete Townsend (The Who)--was apprehended for downloading child porn, turns out he was abused as a child and truly WAS doing research!!! Seriously. The British authorities apologized and everything.
Willie Nelson. He's always doing something...drug related, whatever, but look what he does for the nations farmers (Farm Aid, ethanol at his truck stop), and he's still a talented song writer and well respected voice for the working man. Heck, I like him!
"In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt." Margaret Atwood
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abbasgurl
True Blue Farmgirl
1262 Posts
Rhonda
USA
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Posted - Apr 09 2007 : 10:16:02 AM
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Amy Grant-A Contemporary Christian Music Artist who had an extra marital affair and was ostracized by the Christian community. Even after being treated abysmally by her fans and the media she has modeled the ideals of Christianity through forgiveness & grace to those who judged her. She has built a new life/family both publicly and privately, and her career continues to thrive.
I'm a one girl revolution. |
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
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Mikki
True Blue Farmgirl
1510 Posts
Mikki
Austin
Indiana
USA
1510 Posts |
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Aunt George
True Blue Farmgirl
1476 Posts
Georgann
Midlothian
VA
1476 Posts |
Posted - Apr 09 2007 : 11:05:45 AM
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Former President Jimmy Carter.
Many thought his presidency was a dismal failure...but look what he has done with Habitat for Humanity.
http://auntgeorgeshouse.blogspot.com/index.html
Thanks for checking out my apron and sewing musings! |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - Apr 09 2007 : 11:33:23 AM
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Good One, Georgeann! I adore that man. Won the Nobel Peace Prize, also.....his foreign policy is much better out of office!
"In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt." Margaret Atwood
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
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Posted - Apr 09 2007 : 11:47:09 AM
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Suzanne Sommers?
Ellen Degeneres, too!
Psalm 51: 10-13 |
Edited by - jpbluesky on Apr 09 2007 11:47:56 AM |
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knewslady
True Blue Farmgirl
555 Posts
Kathy
Russellville
KY
USA
555 Posts |
Posted - Apr 09 2007 : 11:58:52 AM
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Do you think Martha Stewart fits the criteria?
Will always be a farmgirl at heart
Visit my online shop at http://thebackfence.etsy.com |
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Vintage Redhead
True Blue Farmgirl
233 Posts
Kaylyn
Saint Charles
IL
USA
233 Posts |
Posted - Apr 09 2007 : 12:46:18 PM
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Actor Hugh Grant comes to mind. Everyone pretty much thought his career was over when he was caught in a compromising situation with a companion-for-hire. Of course, the best thing he did was own up to it.
I'm also thinking about Michael Richards (a.k.a. Seinfeld's "Kramer") and Mel Gibson. They had public outbursts regarding race and religion...more going toward their "core values." I still heard jokes about both of their outbursts on the radio (don't have TV service, so I don't know about that) even though their respective events happened months ago and both men apologized for their wrongs. But it seemed at the time, the Hugh Grant thing died down fairly quickly.
So I guess it's also got me wondering: are some "wrongs" more forgiveable than others (such as physical indiscretions, posing for photos, breaking financial laws) while others are less forgiveable (such as being a bigot, driving drunk, being arrogant?)
(The arrogant remark made me think of Leona Helmsley - "The Queen of Mean" - remember her from back in the 80s when she got caught for tax evasion?)
How about Mike Tyson? Had the world in his hands - quite literally - but got in trouble when he let his aggressions take control. We saw it in the ring when he bit the ear off of one of his opponents. We heard about it with multiple women who claimed to be the vicim of sexual assaults. The first time, the public didn't believe it. The second time, the public didn't want to believe it. The third time, the public had no choice except to believe it.
And how about Ted Kennedy - Chappaquiddick ring any bells? The name of Mary Jane Kopechne has all but been forgotten except in the minds of a few. Most people in my generation never even knew her name. And seeing as Senator Ted himself never even apologized, it makes one wonder: did *he* ever even know it himself?
Gotta go get the 1st grader... ~ K
~ Kaylyn ~ (Living in Suburbia with a FARMGIRL Heart!)
My Cause: http://nickspavilion.blogspot.com/
My Life: http://vintageredhead.blogspot.com |
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junkjunkie
True Blue Farmgirl
1306 Posts
Judy
Lawrenceville
NJ
USA
1306 Posts |
Posted - Apr 09 2007 : 1:33:14 PM
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| I think Martha Stewart fits the criteria. That whole thing could have been drawn out, but she chose to serve her sentence as soon as possible and then get on with her life and try to keep everything afloat in her business....very successfully, too. Let me think, who else...? The ones already mentioned are good. It's hard to come up with someone, but I thought, Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones?? Not a great example, but the fact that he's still alive and doing concerts is amazing (that whole group,in fact. Who would have thought that in their 60's they'd still be going strong?). That goes for a lot of the old rock n' rollers, too. |
Edited by - junkjunkie on Apr 09 2007 1:34:05 PM |
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Garden_artist
True Blue Farmgirl
182 Posts
Tammy
Southern Coast Oregon
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Posted - Apr 09 2007 : 1:50:34 PM
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Christian Slater, got in trouble like Robert Downey jr., but I understand he was a modle prisoner did his time and cleaned up his act.
When I feel spring coming I have to plant or I’ll go crazy! |
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Ronna
True Blue Farmgirl
1891 Posts
Ronna
Fernley
NV
USA
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Posted - Apr 09 2007 : 6:17:21 PM
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yay for Willie. He does a lot for our farm people and others without recognition. Paid back the gov't. what they said he owed. And still puts on one hell of a show for us. I have photos of him with me and my daughter in the late 70's; been a fan since very early '70.
Some good names have been posted, everyone has their thinking caps on today.
Ronna |
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Photobugs
True Blue Farmgirl
363 Posts
Pamela
Post Falls
Idaho
USA
363 Posts |
Posted - Apr 09 2007 : 7:33:43 PM
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What about Mel Gibson? He did a good thing with "The Passion." Then he really stepped in it with his DUI and then the seemingly racist comment. He does seem to bouce back and is certainly a talent...no doubt about that!
Pamela
http://homesteadmercantile.blogspot.com/ |
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happymama58
True Blue Farmgirl
1210 Posts
Patti
Missouri
USA
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Posted - Apr 10 2007 : 05:51:30 AM
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Ladies, great answers so far -- keep them coming!
I've thought about this topic alot the last year or so, and it is amazing how the public reacts to the "downfalls". Anyway, any more names???
Some people search for happiness; others create it.
Please visit me at www.marykay.com/pmiinch |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - Apr 10 2007 : 06:17:39 AM
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How about the most notorious (in my mind), O.J. Simpson. While he's not famous, per se, anymore, he still seems to be able to get people to listen to his crap. It wasn't more than a few months ago, that he was going to write a "what if I killed her" book, and someone was actually going to pay for the rights!
Unbelievable.
"In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt." Margaret Atwood
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_Rebecca_
True Blue Farmgirl
568 Posts
Rebecca
OK
USA
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Posted - Apr 10 2007 : 07:37:43 AM
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Rosie O'Donnell
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blueroses
True Blue Farmgirl
1323 Posts
Debbie
in the Pandhandle of
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Apr 10 2007 : 10:59:43 AM
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Rob Lowe
"You cannot find peace...by avoiding life."
Virginia Woolfe |
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junkjunkie
True Blue Farmgirl
1306 Posts
Judy
Lawrenceville
NJ
USA
1306 Posts |
Posted - Apr 10 2007 : 11:47:27 AM
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| How about Danny Bonaducci (sp) of the 'Partridge Family'? I think he got in a lot of trouble for a while (drugs and drinking) and now he's on a local radio station in my area...or was anyway. Sometimes you see him on cable. |
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gregs_lil_farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
219 Posts
birdi
hartford
me
USA
219 Posts |
Posted - Apr 10 2007 : 3:39:46 PM
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Shannon Daugherty and the Dixie Chics have had their issues for sure and all seem to have bounced back very well.
-Simple pleasures make my heart smile-
www.fouracrefarmgirl.blogspot.com |
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
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Posted - Apr 10 2007 : 3:46:13 PM
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| Patty Hearst, Heather Mills, |
Edited by - catscharm74 on Apr 10 2007 3:46:26 PM |
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Vintage Redhead
True Blue Farmgirl
233 Posts
Kaylyn
Saint Charles
IL
USA
233 Posts |
Posted - Apr 10 2007 : 5:14:25 PM
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Ooohh - all good "notorious" names. What about Madonna? She had that book "Sex" in the early 90s that came in the "Mylar Cover". Then she did "Evita" and all was forgiven! Granted, it was probably all just for publicity anyway. It just wasn't a path that I was taught that "...Good Girls..." take. ~ K
~ Kaylyn ~ (Living in Suburbia with a FARMGIRL Heart!)
My Cause: http://nickspavilion.blogspot.com/
My Life: http://vintageredhead.blogspot.com |
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junkjunkie
True Blue Farmgirl
1306 Posts
Judy
Lawrenceville
NJ
USA
1306 Posts |
Posted - Apr 10 2007 : 5:30:24 PM
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| Britney Spears....oh...she's still trying to work her way back up! lol |
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Across the Fence: Need input re: famous people "list" |
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Need input re: famous people "list"
