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Old 08-07-2010, 10:20 PM   #4
richlevy
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It's not just music. One of my favorite comedians was Richard Jeni who committed suicide a few years back.

Go down a list of funny men and women and you will find suicide, overdose, and various addictions.

Is comedic talent a well developed coping mechanism for depressed individuals that eventually breaks down? Are celebrity comedians only as screwed up as other celebrities?
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