John Travolta Has Delusions of Grandeur
April 19th 2007 00:00
John Travolta
“I have fame on the level of a Marilyn Monroe or an Elvis, but part of the reason I didn’t go the way they did was because of my beliefs."
John, John, John. C'mon. Dude. Seriously. You're okay. I was really impressed with the way you resurrected your career with Pulp Fiction. But big as Elvis? Somehow, I just don't believe that 25 years after you've been dead that people will still be spotting you at the local 7-11, or making pilgrimages to your house.
Picture courtesy of www.starpulse.com
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Comment by David
There are times when John Travolta has blown out physically to as big as Elvis ... (So, he got that one right ...
But until he has sex with one of the Kennedy's? ... I won't believe a word of what he says ...
Scientology is the biggest load of rubbish I've ever read in my life ... (It makes Jehovah Witnesses look like Angels ...
If you want to know what God thinks of money? Just look at the people he gives it to ...
David ...
The Beatles claimed they were bigger than Jesus ... Now, either they checked out the dimensions of the Holy Shroud and realised Christ wasn't a big man in modern terms or they just took too many drugs ... *
Love your take on celebrity ... It's wild ...
Comment by KylieW
Celebrity Obsession
Haha, yes he has been a porker at times!! His comment did make me think of the Beatles saying that they were bigger than Jesus. Why do people make these comparisons.
I'm not into religion at all, but Scientology in particular seems ridiculous to me. I mean, following the teachings of a science fiction writer.....huh???
Kylie
Comment by David
I actually read L.Ron Hubbard's book 'Dianetics' (which is not his science fiction work but the foundation work of Scientology itself) ...
And he's as clever as clever gets ... So I only have one take on that ...
If you don't know the truth, you can't recognise error ... and the closer error is to mimicking the truth? The harder it becomes to discern ... (Even the discerning soul has problems with that one ...
I mean, if someone tells you a blatant lie, you can tell straight away, but what if they are so clever they can disguise a lie as the truth? ... You're in deep shit ...
Intelligence and Widom? There's a chasm between the two ... Wisdom is for the child-like ... Intelligence is for all the adults I can't stand ... *
Love your posts ... I truly do ...
And love your comments and replies ...
David ...
Comment by KylieW
Celebrity Obsession
I've always meant to read Dianetics....but never got around to it (story of my life. One of my bosses once gave me the book 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.....but I never did get time to read it...hehe).
I love that distinction between wisdom and intelligence!
Thanks for the lovely words.
Kylie
Comment by Miswanderlust
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Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
I taught a class on "cults" and Scientology was at the top of the list... Bunch of crap I say... but that is my belief. It is also my belief that someone who starred in stinkers like Battlefield Earth, The Boy in the Plastic Bubble, Look Who's Talking Too, and Look Who's Talking now needs to take a hit off the reality "pipe"
Mis
Comment by DuskDevi
Rugby World Cup 2007
Didn't the Oasis boys say they're bigger than the Beatles who thought they were bigger than Jesus?
What does this make them?...other then megalomaniacs?
I find Travolta interesting if a little weird.
I love how he flies his jets up to his house!
Hate how he named his son Jet.
Loved him in 'Face/Off'.
Do you know that The Church of Scientology has used his name as proof that homosexuality can be 'cured'?
And that his son Jet is really sick but Travolta refuses to acknowledge that he's autistic.
...see what important things one can learn from Womans Day?....
Being a Sci-Fi fan, I've read L. Ron Hubbard's work.
Hmmm...whatever.
Besides...I'm a Jedi.
We don't believe in cults...
Comment by KylieW
Celebrity Obsession
Very good point. JT has starred in some absolutely terrible flicks.
Dusk,
Megalomaniacs bore me! I actually don't mind John usually. I really liked Face Off too. And yes, I love how he parks his Jet beside the house. That's cool. But this megalomania thing, is not attractive.
I didn't know about Jet being autistic!
I've read a couple of L. Ron Hubbards works too. I wasn't too taken with them to be honest. But then, it was ages ago, and I'm probably getting it mixed up with another book!
Jedi's rock!!!!!
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Comment by Lilla
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Enviro Warrior
Dream Herald
Esoteric Bookshop
*tongue in cheek*
I think the truth of his statement will be proven when there are John Travolta Impersonators in Las Vegas and everywhere... even like our local Fruit and Veg Shop, "Grapelands."
Until then, I don't think there is anyway of telling?
Lilla ...
Comment by JohnDoe
Film & TV on DVD
That hair, the walk, the lip curl....."greased lightnin is a real pussy wagon"..
Comment by Mrs M
Mum's Word
Love & stuff
Mrs M
Comment by KylieW
Celebrity Obsession
Lilla - Yes, somehow I don't think there'll be John Travolta impersonation concerts and the like.
JD - you know, I've never thought of it before.....but he kinda does look like an Elvis impersonator!!
MrsM - so true. And he can hope and dream!
Comment by DuskDevi
Rugby World Cup 2007
had to post it!
from www.tmz.com/photogalleries
John Travolta's house.
I love it!!
...all he needs now is a marina with a small boat...like the Queen Mary...
Comment by Lilla
From The Home Front
Enviro Warrior
Dream Herald
Esoteric Bookshop
Now that is what every Aqua-Made's house should look like, I agree! As one himself, he obviously knows this fact...?
*chuckle*
Lilla ...
Comment by KylieW
Celebrity Obsession
Thanks for the pic!! I love that pic of his house. Who has a
carportjetport for stowing their jet?? Love it.You're right though, he does need his own cruiseliner. Surely the QE2 should be retiring soon. He could buy that.
Kylie
Comment by Ash
Flashes of memories
well you know... the 'Look who`s talking' series of films are going to be his name sake, I mean everyone remembers those these days don`t they??? Stand back Elvis and Marilyn we have real fame on our hands here.....
Dusk.... that pic of his house has a certain spaceship look about it doesn`t it?? Maybe he really is from Outer Space???
tee hee Lilla I know that shop isn`t it great??? love the pic that they have of Elvis over the shop! maybe in years to come it will be Voltaland...
ash
Comment by KylieW
Celebrity Obsession
hehe, you are right. You can hardly compare Elvis and the man who made the Look Who's Talking series. Elvis doesn't stand a chance!! : )
I look forward to one day shopping at a Fruit & Veg store that pays homage to the great John Travolta.
Grapelands....what a great name for a store!!
Kylie
Comment by D. Armenta
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What constitutes bad manners?
The male mystique
Debate Fan
L.A.M.P.
..but have you seen the special top secret director's cut of "Look who's talking too"? There's an outtake of Travolta standing over a subway vent and his big shorts are blowing all around his legs....stunning. One of those classic moments in film history.
Oh..sorry. Got to cut back on those smartass supplements....
Comment by KylieW
Celebrity Obsession
hahahahaha, I would love to see that clip!!!
Travolta was bloody cool in Pulp Fiction. I give him credit....the man resurrected his career from the dead. Good for him......but to call yourself as famous as Elvis.....dude....no way!!!
Kylie
Comment by JohnDoe
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