November 12, 2007
OK! Interview: Heath Ledger's "Struggle"
OK Magazine, article edited
OK! Magazine attended a press conference for the upcoming film, I'm Not There, and asked questions of award winning actor Heath Ledger.
Although the actor is well-known to journalists for his stoicism, at times the 28-year old actor seemed to be holding back deep emotion as he discussed how he was able to relate to legendary musician Bob Dylan, whom he portrays in the film, and who has had his fair share of infamous familial problems in his long career.
“It’s a fairly gypsy-esque lifestyle,” Heath explains to OK! “I can relate to struggling with keeping consistency with family life, social life and your professional life. It’s both an annoyance and an addiction.”
Ledger also said he uses music to express anger and pain. “It’s always been a wonderful excuse or a door opener for me to be able to express myself, creatively and personally,” he says.