No Hair, All Heart

The Paradox of Celebrity Suicides

Mookie Spitz Season 1 Episode 14

Celebrities embody the pinnacle of human happiness, right? Or at least they should: fame, wealth, access, positive reinforcement in every way, everywhere they go. Then why do so many suffer from addiction, mental and physical issues, and even end their own lives? I consider the contradictions, and wonder what it means for our definition of "the good life"... 

The Bourdain / Chappelle post:

https://medium.com/@mookiespitz/anthony-bourdain-vs-dave-chappelles-footlocker-friend-195e12a99abf

The Taylor Hawkins post:

https://medium.com/@mookiespitz/taylor-hawkins-the-burden-of-fame-26368c6baa7a?sk=4453d358d17194b13174dbf943d3c2d1

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