Miles Davis said in his autobiography that Prince was crazy. He also said Prince's father was crazy

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vandeluca said:

Reread my posts hothead..it is there....(about the cure).....Oh..and actually you can cure it sometime via surgery...But anyway, this is way off topic. You are one of those kinds of women that argues for the sake of it. You chose an appropriate moniker.

Now...enlighten the rest of the members please about the Original posting..Carry on..You can quite possibly take it to 10k tonight.

HatrinaHaterwitz said:

No, you didn't!

But anyway...it's all about whatever you say! THANKS so much...for personifying my point...while you're at it.

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LOL! Hothead?

Boo...you can't even make me...tepid.

I've made my points and your rantings have only personified them.

However, if you really need to see just how hot I can get...quit wasting time and actually read the posts in my profile. They'll take you to exactly when and why I "chose this appropriate moniker" and beyond.

I'm not trying and can't possibly be trying to take my post count to 10K tonight...by responding to your nonsense because like I've already told you...I hit that YEARS ago!

Like everyone else here, I only pretend to take my meds, and hide them under my tongue.

I say we all send all of the meds we have been hoarding under the cupboard and send them to Prince. We can save him. It's too late for us orgers. But we can save him.

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vandeluca said:

Please because of reactions like mine? I am not one of the posters here who think any celebrity is God....they are people with a different lifestyle that is not undertandable to us...since we are not in their shoes. I don't speculate about them because no one really knows anything except them and their immediate circles...I for sure don't think any of them walk on water.

No kdding it is part of his life..he said so himself. He also said he was cured from it remember?... It is not my fault it is not addressed....And I don't have a knee jerk reaction to it at all..I have a family member with epilepsy so I know alot about it..more than I wish to. But to say he is mental because he has it.??.Is..typical of someone finding a link like was posted so assumptions and most likely wrong conclusions are made...

Glad we have specialists in the house.

HatrinaHaterwitz said:

No!

Here we go...either somebody that can't read or simply can't handle anything related to Prince that isn't praising him to the highest degree!

All Mimi02 did...was provide informative links that add insight into something that IS an aspect of Prince's life...but is rarely ever addressed...because of reactions like yours.

@Vandeluca- Where in my post did you get that I wrote that he definitely had a mental health disorder? I said that it was a possible and gave a valid reason why it would be if he did. Nowhere does it say that I am an expert or a specialist; that was what you took from what I wrote. I chose to post that link, because I had a feeling that someone would question me about my post. The link is to show that my opinion is NOT based on assumptions, but a very credible source. I'm sorry that you have a family member that suffer from the disease, and maybe that goes a long way in saying why your reaction was as such.

Genesia said:

SanDiegoFunkDaddy said:

Miles Davis said in his autobiography that Prince was crazy. He also said Prince's father was crazy

I swear if I wake up anytime soon to the headline that this:

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has been desecrated in ANY sort of way. Baby...you and I are gonna dance and it won't be the Fox Trot nor Boogaloo!

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You mix Prince up with 90 % of his fans...

Vanity45 said:

You mix Prince up with 90 % of his fans...

prince is mentalicious, INSANEE!

HatrinaHaterwitz said:

"if you are lucky and it can be controlled or it can disappear (hence you are 'cured right?)"

Wrong! Mr. Earving "Magic" Johnson's AIDS has been controlled and his symptoms have disappeared but he STILL has the disease because there IS NO KNOWN CURE for it...right?

You do realize that from a medical standpoint, that makes no sense? If someone has NO SYMPTOMS and you can't find a trace of the disease in their body, "they are said to be cured." The same is said of cancer survivors.."remission or cured" is used. In reference to AIDS, when someone's "numbers are good" they can't be given the normal test for AIDS because it will come back negative, but if you do a blood test, you will find it. In this case, the test says negative, but traces of it are still in the body. Magic has NO traces of it in his body. Its as if he never had it. This is what one would consider "being cured." The doctors don't know what combination of drugs worked, but they are trying to figure it out.

The only reason why AIDS and Epilepsy are listed as "no known cure" is because well, the cure is unknown...doesn't mean their isn't one. That just means, it doesn't have a name in the medical world because they can't pinpoint the exact terms of the curing. There have been reports of a man curing AIDS for years now in Haiti I think (or wherever it was that Left Eye was going to when she died). So yes, diseases can "be here today and gone tomorrow."

Miracles do happen! There are MANY things that happen in the medical world that is unexplainable...which is why these cases don't get talked about too much.

Besides there is no guarantee Prince even had epilepsy. He was a child, he could have suffered from a number of other disorders that could have caused the seizures. I had frequent seizures as a child. They stopped when I was about 6. Could have been caused by an extremely high temperature or anything.

SanDiegoFunkDaddy said:

Miles Davis said in his autobiography that Prince was crazy. He also said Prince's father was crazy

I've always heard Prince was "just like his father" and can see some similarities. I think this "crazy" doesn't have to be a bad thing....but I can think of a few things that definately would make Miles use that word...if he indeed did say that. We must remember that nature is always effected by environment. So was Prince born with a mental disorder (which I consider a true mental illness)? Or did a turbulent environment with violence, abuse, neglect, and ridicule create it (I don't consider a real mental illness)? Who knows, Psychology is all just theory anyways mostly.

Geniuses are often different than the rest of the world. Does that mean they have a mental issue? No. Especially if this mental issue is based on a bunch of the crap theories that is spread through the psychological community.

I BELIEVE the big answer to Prince is somewhere between shyness and confidence. He is the one of the greatest musician ever and he is constantly reminded by the way people fall over themselves at the mention of his name. That's got to be a ego booster for him. And he's terribly shy, that's evident too. Prince knows how to keep people interested, that is a part of his genius.

Obviously I can't be sure, no one can unless they examine him. But from studying him throughout the years and listening to everything he's said and analyzing it, which I have a habit of doing to everyone, I'd say NO, Prince doesn't suffer from any real mental disorders. Is a product of his upbringing? I'd say so..

Who's Mani?

You only have to watch the Kevin Smith talk (see it on youtube), to know that Prince has "lived in Prince world" for too long...

It's not madness, just a different perspective!

Mimi-you are right..You did just post an informative post in an attempt to get information out there in which gave some stats and relation (cause/effect). There is no wrong in that...so my one off 'expert' comment was moreso directed at the type of response I know it was going to produce and did...

However, being said, it kind of just blanketed the whole issue and some will walk away thinking that is the end all be all...but yes surely in CAN be related..

My reaction was actually more or less to 'educate' people like the Hater who think they know everything..an expert about it and I imagine everything else......I happen to have alot of experience in it, know alot about it...

But I also think it is wrong for this whole thread to begin with.. and the article just threw some more fuel on the fire sort of.....I .really should not have even participated...because I think it is really wrong to speculate on the health issues of another unless you are that person or their doctor. Otherwise, NONE of us have any idea if he has an illness of any sort and is incorrect to even say so...or speculate so. No wonder people in the limelight get weird or jaded...look they are under the microscope for the most ridiculous thing by overzealots...

@Vandeluca- Where in my post did you get that I wrote that he definitely had a mental health disorder? I said that it was a possible and gave a valid reason why it would be if he did. Nowhere does it say that I am an expert or a specialist; that was what you took from what I wrote. I chose to post that link, because I had a feeling that someone would question me about my post. The link is to show that my opinion is NOT based on assumptions, but a very credible source. I'm sorry that you have a family member that suffer from the disease, and maybe that goes a long way in saying why your reaction was as such.

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Thanks Daphne for better explaining the concept of 'cure'..what I meant..and yes..it made zero sense.

DaphneLovesPR1NCE said:

HatrinaHaterwitz said:

"if you are lucky and it can be controlled or it can disappear (hence you are 'cured right?)"

Wrong! Mr. Earving "Magic" Johnson's AIDS has been controlled and his symptoms have disappeared but he STILL has the disease because there IS NO KNOWN CURE for it...right?

You do realize that from a medical standpoint, that makes no sense? If someone has NO SYMPTOMS and you can't find a trace of the disease in their body, "they are said to be cured." The same is said of cancer survivors.."remission or cured" is used. In reference to AIDS, when someone's "numbers are good" they can't be given the normal test for AIDS because it will come back negative, but if you do a blood test, you will find it. In this case, the test says negative, but traces of it are still in the body. Magic has NO traces of it in his body. Its as if he never had it. This is what one would consider "being cured." The doctors don't know what combination of drugs worked, but they are trying to figure it out.

The only reason why AIDS and Epilepsy are listed as "no known cure" is because well, the cure is unknown...doesn't mean their isn't one. That just means, it doesn't have a name in the medical world because they can't pinpoint the exact terms of the curing. There have been reports of a man curing AIDS for years now in Haiti I think (or wherever it was that Left Eye was going to when she died). So yes, diseases can "be here today and gone tomorrow."

Miracles do happen! There are MANY things that happen in the medical world that is unexplainable...which is why these cases don't get talked about too much.

Besides there is no guarantee Prince even had epilepsy. He was a child, he could have suffered from a number of other disorders that could have caused the seizures. I had frequent seizures as a child. They stopped when I was about 6. Could have been caused by an extremely high temperature or anything.

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SanDiegoFunkDaddy said:

Miles Davis said in his autobiography that Prince was crazy. He also said Prince's father was crazy

Oh well that settles it, it must be true.

iloveannie said:

Who's Mani?

Who's Charlie Sheen?

Genesia said:

shelbey said:

What exactly did Mani say? I saw the after-effects that are still on her Wall, but she must have deleted the original post.

She did delete it. Her original post said, "hoping never to see prince on 20/20 doing a charlie sheen-esque rant. so sad."

That sounds like she is referring to Charlie Sheen more so than Prince ??

PenelopePaige said:

Well, just various things I've read on here and in different publications; like, if he DID lock Sinead O'Conner in a closet- I've had beef with people but I've never locked another in a closet- I think I also read that he threatened to beat her up- Not normal behavior for a man to a woman-

In the song Papa, Prince discusses being locked in a closet. This song came out after the above incident was reported.

"One day, the budding musician told Erickson that his home life was troubled, and that his stepdad had sometimes locked him in a room for hours. There was a piano in the room, and Prince taught himself to play, said Erickson."

from here:
http://www.startribune.co...27586.html

I think there are a lot of Prince songs that point to someone dealing wtih an issue. Of course in his early days we can attribute some ideas to his youth.

PenelopePaige said:

I also remember reading in Blender or some magazine, years ago about some artist (I THINK it was Paul Westerberg- lead singer of the Replacements- but I will have to double check and get back to you) who was renting space at Paisley Park to work on an album and in the middle of working on his music , Prince came into the booth and introduced himself, then began asking him about music he had made in the 80's or 90's, and asking him why he cursed in his music and all this other crazy stuff, the guy was confused as to what in the hell was happening and then Prince kicked him out of Paisley Park, even locking him out before he could get all his stuff.

I know someone who was once held hostage by Prince at Paisly Park because Prince thought they took something. Later the police were called and the police officer told this person they could file a civil suit against Prince for kidnapping. So the above story is not suprising if true. Prince does not seem to believe the law applies to him at times.

Other strange things I have witnessed:

Singing while laying down on the stage in mid 90's. Maybe he gets really shy because of some issue and this is how he overcomes it. I heard when he recorded his first album he did this as well (with the lights down).

Inviting everyone to Paisly Park for a late night gig then only allowing women in.

And I am sure with more thought I can recall other things.

PenelopePaige said:

I mean, this is the guy who wrote "Pussy Control" and "Bob George" (which is crazy violent) and talked about f&%$ing his sister. And then the paranoid stuff, Chemtrails, and just his behavior in general, sometimes he seems a little nuts. I will research that article I'm referring to and try to post it.

Charlie Sheen's behavior is that of bi polar. And perhaps thats what Prince may have. I am no Dr. But I know bi polar people and they have similiarities. Maybe that's what his ex wife was refering to. His bi polar tendencies. He could seek help, maybe he is to stubborn to do so. But it is treatable.

It was interesting hearing about a woman who a few years ago accused Prince of playing sex games and different rooms they would visit. Then you listen to the long version of Computer Blue and he talks about rooms. Lots of these things people have said about him in public, can be traced back to his music. Released or not.

Also the mental telethapy rumor has existed since Kim Basinger and it keeps coming up over and over with ex girlfriends.

As far as chemtrails, the jury is still out on this. I don't believe, nor do I disbelieve. They actually use to do this in the area I live as part of a forest managment program back in the 50's to control or improve deer population. Has this expanded to other methods? Like I said, I am not sure so I remain neurtal until more information is obtained.

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muskiediver said:

PenelopePaige said:

Well, just various things I've read on here and in different publications; like, if he DID lock Sinead O'Conner in a closet- I've had beef with people but I've never locked another in a closet- I think I also read that he threatened to beat her up- Not normal behavior for a man to a woman-

In the song Papa, Prince discusses being locked in a closet. This song came out after the above incident was reported.

"One day, the budding musician told Erickson that his home life was troubled, and that his stepdad had sometimes locked him in a room for hours. There was a piano in the room, and Prince taught himself to play, said Erickson."

from here:
http://www.startribune.co...27586.html

I think there are a lot of Prince songs that point to someone dealing wtih an issue. Of course in his early days we can attribute some ideas to his youth.

I know someone who was once held hostage by Prince at Paisly Park because Prince thought they took something. Later the police were called and the police officer told this person they could file a civil suit against Prince for kidnapping. So the above story is not suprising if true. Prince does not seem to believe the law applies to him at times.

Other strange things I have witnessed:

Singing while laying down on the stage in mid 90's. Maybe he gets really shy because of some issue and this is how he overcomes it. I heard when he recorded his first album he did this as well (with the lights down).

Inviting everyone to Paisly Park for a late night gig then only allowing women in.

And I am sure with more thought I can recall other things.

PenelopePaige said:

I mean, this is the guy who wrote "Pussy Control" and "Bob George" (which is crazy violent) and talked about f&%$ing his sister. And then the paranoid stuff, Chemtrails, and just his behavior in general, sometimes he seems a little nuts. I will research that article I'm referring to and try to post it.

Charlie Sheen's behavior is that of bi polar. And perhaps thats what Prince may have. I am no Dr. But I know bi polar people and they have similiarities. Maybe that's what his ex wife was refering to. His bi polar tendencies. He could seek help, maybe he is to stubborn to do so. But it is treatable.

It was interesting hearing about a woman who a few years ago accused Prince of playing sex games and different rooms they would visit. Then you listen to the long version of Computer Blue and he talks about rooms. Lots of these things people have said about him in public, can be traced back to his music. Released or not.

Also the mental telethapy rumor has existed since Kim Basinger and it keeps coming up over and over with ex girlfriends.

As far as chemtrails, the jury is still out on this. I don't believe, nor do I disbelieve. They actually use to do this in the area I live as part of a forest managment program back in the 50's to control or improve deer population. Has this expanded to other methods? Like I said, I am not sure so I remain neurtal until more information is obtained.

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[Edited 3/7/11 6:52am]

When I posed this question, THIS is what I was talking about: someone who knew of some instances that seemed a little "off" and could point to mental illness. Of course, it's just speculation and no, his therapist is not on here officially to give a diagnosis but thank you for this; this is what I was talking about, just a discussion. In the Paul Westerberg article what was so strange was that Prince was ragging on him because of things he USED to do and it was so weird because we all know what Prince USED to do. I think he's matured wonderfully and I think it's admirable that instead of acting like a 20 year old gigilo he acts likes a mature man now, but every once in a while I hear of something kooky and it makes me wonder. Paul Westerberg said that as he drove home from Paisley Park (I think he lived in Minneapolis) he was just shaking his head and disgusted as he had always been a Prince fan and couldn't believe he had been treated so shitty. Kind of reminded me of what I read in one of those Prince books , you guys will know the one, I can't remember, but wasn't it D'Angelo who said that when he went to Paisley Park and spent some time with Prince that he couldn't believe it because Prince was ranting and raving about gays? You guys tell me if I'm wrong on that-

So what I was wondering , is when Mani posted that on her FB was it because she had seen one too many crazy rants behind closed doors?

God knows what the people in Charlie Sheens life have seen before he brought the crazy to t.v.

PenelopePaige said:

When I posed this question, THIS is what I was talking about: someone who knew of some instances that seemed a little "off" and could point to mental illness. Of course, it's just speculation and no, his therapist is not on here officially to give a diagnosis but thank you for this; this is what I was talking about, just a discussion. In the Paul Westerberg article what was so strange was that Prince was ragging on him because of things he USED to do and it was so weird because we all know what Prince USED to do. I think he's matured wonderfully and I think it's admirable that instead of acting like a 20 year old gigilo he acts likes a mature man now, but every once in a while I hear of something kooky and it makes me wonder. Paul Westerberg said that as he drove home from Paisley Park (I think he lived in Minneapolis) he was just shaking his head and disgusted as he had always been a Prince fan and couldn't believe he had been treated so shitty. Kind of reminded me of what I read in one of those Prince books , you guys will know the one, I can't remember, but wasn't it D'Angelo who said that when he went to Paisley Park and spent some time with Prince that he couldn't believe it because Prince was ranting and raving about gays? You guys tell me if I'm wrong on that-

So what I was wondering , is when Mani posted that on her FB was it because she had seen one too many crazy rants behind closed doors?

God knows what the people in Charlie Sheens life have seen before he brought the crazy to t.v.

The question you pose has merit. It's a good topic to discuss.

muskiediver said:

PenelopePaige said:

When I posed this question, THIS is what I was talking about: someone who knew of some instances that seemed a little "off" and could point to mental illness. Of course, it's just speculation and no, his therapist is not on here officially to give a diagnosis but thank you for this; this is what I was talking about, just a discussion. In the Paul Westerberg article what was so strange was that Prince was ragging on him because of things he USED to do and it was so weird because we all know what Prince USED to do. I think he's matured wonderfully and I think it's admirable that instead of acting like a 20 year old gigilo he acts likes a mature man now, but every once in a while I hear of something kooky and it makes me wonder. Paul Westerberg said that as he drove home from Paisley Park (I think he lived in Minneapolis) he was just shaking his head and disgusted as he had always been a Prince fan and couldn't believe he had been treated so shitty. Kind of reminded me of what I read in one of those Prince books , you guys will know the one, I can't remember, but wasn't it D'Angelo who said that when he went to Paisley Park and spent some time with Prince that he couldn't believe it because Prince was ranting and raving about gays? You guys tell me if I'm wrong on that-

So what I was wondering , is when Mani posted that on her FB was it because she had seen one too many crazy rants behind closed doors?

God knows what the people in Charlie Sheens life have seen before he brought the crazy to t.v.

The question you pose has merit. It's a good topic to discuss.

Thank you and thanks for your input- very interesting!

It seems peculiar to me that Mani would post such a message right before the AACP awards where Prince would be introducing the category, where Mani's fiance's ex, Halle Berry might be the winner. Mani got engaged on Jan 22. All these years she's been receiving alimony (strange that Prince still signs such clauses). Generally, if you re-marry, you will lose alimony so has she perhaps all these years been a polite girl because of the alimony and now that she's going to lose it, think she's free to take a dig at Prince? Personally, i find her timing a little suspect.

As for all the stories in the media with Ms O' Connor etc I take them all with a pinch of salt as we hear a one sided story. There are always two sides.

The article posted by BlackandRising is good evidence that "stage personalities" don't always mean they're the life and soul of the party off the stage. In fact in makes good sense, coz how would they ever re-charge their battery?

Does Prince have issues? Firstly, what issues does he have to deal with himself, practically and mentally? Mass amounts of capital and business dealings, fan expectations, an image he has to maintain or constantly re-boost, newspaper rumours, critics, mass fan love, his dirty laundry being hung out by ex-employers or lovers, cameras in his face and people rushing up to him wherever he goes, (I'm not surprised he wants to be invisible) his every opinion, religion or woman choice being public news, and oh yes! I almost forgot, making music and employing people! I wouldn't be surprised if he was quite a hermit. That's a lot to deal with around just ordinary life and a job. He's probably got built in defence mechanisms to deal with it all, which could appear to the outside world as being "slightly touched."

It's been said before. Consider from where Prince comes from and see where he is today. You don't get there by having severe mental issues. I think all celebs will suffer from narcissitic traits because it seems as if the world lays at their feet, but I am sure it also gets pretty lonely up there. Especially when they're wealthy and everyone wants a piece of their pie. Yet even with the wealth and fame, their hearts still get broken and they get used, just like ordinary folk. It must be hard to deal with the dichotomies. Yet he deals with it just fine imo.

That Prince does and says contraversial things is how Prince has always been. Only his topics have changed and he's calmer. I'm sure he's made mistakes and wronged some people, who hasn't? In fact by the time you reach your 40s, if you haven't done some things you're not proud of or not have any secrets, then you surely haven't lived!

Bohemian67 said:

It seems peculiar to me that Mani would post such a message right before the AACP awards where Prince would be introducing the category, where Mani's fiance's ex, Halle Berry might be the winner. Mani got engaged on Jan 22. All these years she's been receiving alimony (strange that Prince still signs such clauses). Generally, if you re-marry, you will lose alimony so has she perhaps all these years been a polite girl because of the alimony and now that she's going to lose it, think she's free to take a dig at Prince? Personally, i find her timing a little suspect.

As for all the stories in the media with Ms O' Connor etc I take them all with a pinch of salt as we hear a one sided story. There are always two sides.

The article posted by BlackandRising is good evidence that "stage personalities" don't always mean they're the life and soul of the party off the stage. In fact in makes good sense, coz how would they ever re-charge their battery?

Does Prince have issues? Firstly, what issues does he have to deal with himself, practically and mentally? Mass amounts of capital and business dealings, fan expectations, an image he has to maintain or constantly re-boost, newspaper rumours, critics, mass fan love, his dirty laundry being hung out by ex-employers or lovers, cameras in his face and people rushing up to him wherever he goes, (I'm not surprised he wants to be invisible) his every opinion, religion or woman choice being public news, and oh yes! I almost forgot, making music and employing people! I wouldn't be surprised if he was quite a hermit. That's a lot to deal with around just ordinary life and a job. He's probably got built in defence mechanisms to deal with it all, which could appear to the outside world as being "slightly touched."

It's been said before. Consider from where Prince comes from and see where he is today. You don't get there by having severe mental issues. I think all celebs will suffer from narcissitic traits because it seems as if the world lays at their feet, but I am sure it also gets pretty lonely up there. Especially when they're wealthy and everyone wants a piece of their pie. Yet even with the wealth and fame, their hearts still get broken and they get used, just like ordinary folk. It must be hard to deal with the dichotomies. Yet he deals with it just fine imo.

That Prince does and says contraversial things is how Prince has always been. Only his topics have changed and he's calmer. I'm sure he's made mistakes and wronged some people, who hasn't? In fact by the time you reach your 40s, if you haven't done some things you're not proud of or not have any secrets, then you surely haven't lived!

I hope Mani does talk more about her time with Prince. Maybe she can elaborate on what she meant.

Mani is not the only ex girllfriend that has spoken of Prince's bizarre behavior.

People can be sucessful with mental issues. Charlie Sheen is rich and scuessful. Your telling me he doesn't have issues? And thus, from Mani's post came the existence of this thread. And she has lived with Prince and knows him better than any of us that have not.

Food for thought: This thread was started yesterday and already has 2500 views. If people were not thinking this, then why are they viewing it?

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Bohemian67 said:

It seems peculiar to me that Mani would post such a message right before the AACP awards where Prince would be introducing the category, where Mani's fiance's ex, Halle Berry might be the winner. Mani got engaged on Jan 22. All these years she's been receiving alimony (strange that Prince still signs such clauses). Generally, if you re-marry, you will lose alimony so has she perhaps all these years been a polite girl because of the alimony and now that she's going to lose it, think she's free to take a dig at Prince? Personally, i find her timing a little suspect.

As for all the stories in the media with Ms O' Connor etc I take them all with a pinch of salt as we hear a one sided story. There are always two sides.

The article posted by BlackandRising is good evidence that "stage personalities" don't always mean they're the life and soul of the party off the stage. In fact in makes good sense, coz how would they ever re-charge their battery?

Does Prince have issues? Firstly, what issues does he have to deal with himself, practically and mentally? Mass amounts of capital and business dealings, fan expectations, an image he has to maintain or constantly re-boost, newspaper rumours, critics, mass fan love, his dirty laundry being hung out by ex-employers or lovers, cameras in his face and people rushing up to him wherever he goes, (I'm not surprised he wants to be invisible) his every opinion, religion or woman choice being public news, and oh yes! I almost forgot, making music and employing people! I wouldn't be surprised if he was quite a hermit. That's a lot to deal with around just ordinary life and a job. He's probably got built in defence mechanisms to deal with it all, which could appear to the outside world as being "slightly touched."

It's been said before. Consider from where Prince comes from and see where he is today. You don't get there by having severe mental issues. I think all celebs will suffer from narcissitic traits because it seems as if the world lays at their feet, but I am sure it also gets pretty lonely up there. Especially when they're wealthy and everyone wants a piece of their pie. Yet even with the wealth and fame, their hearts still get broken and they get used, just like ordinary folk. It must be hard to deal with the dichotomies. Yet he deals with it just fine imo.

That Prince does and says contraversial things is how Prince has always been. Only his topics have changed and he's calmer. I'm sure he's made mistakes and wronged some people, who hasn't? In fact by the time you reach your 40s, if you haven't done some things you're not proud of or not have any secrets, then you surely haven't lived!

I'm not so sure anyone knew of Prince being at the NAACP awards until after he showed up. So what's peculiar is how he just so happen to end up with the category where the winner is the ex of the ex that his ex is marrying?

SanDiegoFunkDaddy said:

Miles Davis said in his autobiography that Prince was crazy. He also said Prince's father was crazy

On the Purple Rain album Prince asks everyone to go crazy and nuts and even asks all to join him in eating a purple banana - WTF?

muskiediver said:

Bohemian67 said:

I hope Mani does talk more about her time with Prince. Maybe she can elaborate on what she meant.

Mani is not the only ex girllfriend that has spoken of Prince's bizarre behavior.

People can be sucessful with mental issues. Charlie Sheen is rich and scuessful. Your telling me he doesn't have issues? And thus, from Mani's post came the existence of this thread. And she has lived with Prince and knows him better than any of us that have not.

Food for thought: This thread was started yesterday and already has 2500 views. If people were not thinking this, then why are they viewing it?

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Did I say Charlie Sheen didn't have issues or that rich people can't?

I understand why some people want to find out from Mani about their relationship but I don't necessarily agree with it. Compared to many celebrities Prince has a clean record and Mani, if she had been mature enough at the time (and Prince, wiser in decision making) she would have realised, that a rebound relationship, particularly after all that was going down with Mayte and Warner, at the time, was not really a good idea.

After all these years, and being in love and engaged to be married , I still find it surprising that she would want to take a dig. Then? Sure, but now? Suspect. What are the motivating factors?

As for the thread view. People view it because they are by nature attracted to sensation and Prince having mental issues would be quite a sensation don't you think?

And that Prince has displayed bizarre behaviour at times? Well who hasn't? Does that make his bizaare behaviour more important or worse than someone elses, just because he's famous and people report on it? I don't think so.