Johnny's thoughts and feelings about the movie

[The Dependable Deliverer]

Found these quotes on Depp Impact

"Well, as it is with most of my movies, the films that I've done, and there's no disrespect for the crew or the filmmakers or the writers or anything like that. It's nothing to do with them. I always figure that once I've wrapped on a film, my job is done. Anything beyond that is none of my business. So, if I can avoid seeing the final product, I like to, because then all I have in my head is the experience and I feel very good about the experience. Gilbert Grape was a rough time for me just in terms of I don't know where I was, emotionally or psychologically."


"I was really touched and pleased that people liked the film and people understood Gilbert and Arnie. I was real happy when Leo got a nomination for the Academy Awards, and I was disappointed that Darlene Cates didn't get a nomination, who played our mother. But certainly I was real pleased that people liked the movie, but I just didn't feel like I needed to see it. There's a few of 'em I haven't seen."

[The Poetic Protégée]

I can definitely understand not wanting to see yourself on the big screen. Especially if it'll bring back memories you'd rather forget

Good quotes, DeeDee!

[The Dependable Deliverer]

^ Yeah i can too... and especially if he was feeling dreadful whilist filming it.. It'd just bring back all those demons *shudders* demons are horrible things. You never know when their going to just come out and hit you #fishslap#

[The Time Mistress]

lynx said:

I can definitely understand not wanting to see yourself on the big screen. Especially if it'll bring back memories you'd rather forget

Good quotes, DeeDee!

hahaha yeah me to
thanks for the quotes DeeDee

[The Dependable Deliverer]

This is slightly off topic, but have any of you felt really depressed? Like Johnny when he was filming WEGG?

I know i have...

[The Poetic Protégée]

[The Dependable Deliverer]

I suppose we're only human

[The Poetic Protégée]

Of course we are. Depression is nothing to be ashamed of. In my case, it's a fact of life. I don't like it but it makes me who I am...and maybe it helps me to be more understanding. I don't know. Whatever the case, nothing is ever all bad. There are always the good times to look forward to.

[The Protective Horserider]

I think everyone has at least one period of depression in their life.. I've had several small ones. However, I do realize there are so many great things in life to hold on to. At least, for me it has all gotten better so far.. I still feel down sometimes, but I've experienced great joy as well.

For Johnny, I think one of the things he can really hold on to are his family and friends. They are so very important, so precious to him..

[The Dependable Deliverer]

Yeah, i agree I'm not ashamed and you know what? It's made me a better person.

I'm sorry i brought this topic up... i just thought it was relevent because Johnny was feeling down when he filmed the movie.

[The Poetic Protégée]

No need to be sorry, DeeDee! It's a good topic for discussion. I think it's important to realise that you're not suffering alone.

I love your avi, by the way, so cute!

[The Dependable Deliverer]

Yeah lol and it's good to know you're not mad, you're human

Haha, thanks ;D