R.I.P., Shirley Temple

[pikkewyntjie.livejournal.com]

She had quite a life. If only all child stars fared as well. She seemed to manage her fame well, not let it control her. 

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[fallconsmate.livejournal.com]

her mother was the *best* type of stage mother. she didn't demand or argue, she was there for the safety of her daughter. once, a director sent her off on an "errand", and when she returned, she found out that the director did it so he could make shirley cry for a scene by frightening her.

mama never left shirley alone on set again. EVER. her parents gave her as normal a childhood as they could under the circumstances, installed in her humility and love for her fellow man, and when she DID leave home, she left as a person who used her reputation and fame wisely. how many stars can you say did that?

well, other than audrey hepburn, who was a sweet wonderful woman also.

[pikkewyntjie.livejournal.com]

The parents definitely make all the difference! Most are out to exploit their children, not support the children in something they want to do.

It seems like the kids who go to college turn out pretty well, too. (Hint, hint, Justin and Miley.) Whether they major in neuroscience or French literature, it doesn't seem to matter. I think there's something about learning that it's a great big that world doesn't revolve around you puts things into perspective, not to mention the fact that there are people out there making real contributions to humanity.

[luke-russell.livejournal.com]

It reminds me of how Jonathan Taylor Thomas decided to drop all the fame crap and go back to university. He's better off for it. Ugggh, Justin and Miley...yuk, what a waste of space.

[pikkewyntjie.livejournal.com]

Good for him. And it doesn't even have to involve higher education. I remember reading not too long ago that Mike Lookinland from the Brady Bunch makes countertops now and he loves it. I think it's fantastic any time someone finds a job they love. No human being exists for another's entertainment.