And so, the question is, should Lindsay be taking on the role
of Elisabeth Taylor? How should we view
the answer to this question? Of all the
Hollywood biographies I have read, and I have read many, the most books I have
read on the life of a celebrity are those of Elisabeth Taylor.
The late Ms. Taylor, who suffered from chronic alcoholism,
had an extremely turbulent life and was extremely hard on herself. She had a moral standard that was unique in
that she would not allow herself to fall in love with a man, unless she was
married to him. As has been well
documented, Elisabeth Taylor has, by her standards, fallen in love many times and therefore has
married and divorced seven times.
Taylor struggled with alcoholism and had a cycle of
co-alcoholism she could not shake.
Elisabeth Taylor’s life is an example of what alcoholics call living
life through “a geographic cure.”
Meaning, alcoholics think in ways of changing his or her environment
rather than themselves, a dangerous system of denial.
Surely, at fist blush, Elisabeth Taylor’s story is one
better suited for a more seasoned and mature actor, though we should give
Lindsay Lohan the benefit of the doubt.
Every one has to move on at some time or another in their life. The same goes for Lindsay and as far as
alcoholism goes, Lindsay knows this problem well, as she struggled with
alcoholism since she was a teenager.
Rosie O’Donnell, should be more supportive of Lindsay who
has had a very tough time lately and is trying to overcome serious
obstacles. Lindsay is young and ambitious
and is not out to criticize anyone. Let’s
give her a chance.
