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http://www.guardian.co.uk/stage/2013/ju ... ith-acting

...with not a lot of sympathy from those commenting on it beneath the article.

Whatever the reasons for the recent deaths I do think it underlines how vital it is to have a life around acting that provides you with love and laughter and somewhere safe and fulfilling to be when not acting.

Really sobering I was horrified to keep seeing suicide after suicide after suicide of these actors in the news (plus drug death of Cory Monteith).

I do think that acting can be like a drug and does drive people to feel less valued when they're not taking part in something. I don't have that feeling myself as I can't sing, dance or act and have no desire to perform. However, my DC's who absolutely LOVE IT ALL - are devastated when they finish a show and there is nothing else to participate in. I know they're not quite there with some of the great acting legends - but I do think there is something to be said about either the type of personality this industry attracts, or that we need to be more mindful as parents of performing children/adults that this is a difficult industry and that success (or lack of it) can both be riddled with problems.

I am too saddened by the recent spate of needless suicides - such a tragic waste of some great talented individuals.

Wow! That is quite depressing. Almost makes you wonder what it's all about.