What's He Smoking????
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He's trying to get deep.
John Mayer loves to post on his blog.
His entries are usually funny, but his most recent one is rambling and self-indulgent.
If you make it through to the end, you get a cookie!
P.S. He's totally talking about us.
Shut your piehole, John, or we'll have to tell the world what happened that night at Stereo!
Says Mayer:
"FROM THE HEART….
I need to write this.
I've been traveling alone in Japan for the better part of three weeks now, and It's been so remarkable an experience for me that I can't book a ticket home yet. I haven't spoken very much out loud these days, but I've been thinking to myself in what feels like surround sound. I can see so many things clearly, and feel so connected to myself and the world around me that I need to share the perspective with you.
I'm already aware that when I sing, say or write anything, 50 percent of the response will be in support of it and the other 50 will want to discount it. This blog, though, is directed to 100 percent of people reading it. If my blog truly does have any cultural effect, then it should be used for more than just pictures of sneakers and funny youtube videos. (If you don't think my blog has any effect, than you can't by definition be reading this right now and therefore don't have to respond to it in any way. Isn't that tidy?)
What I'm about to write isn't about fame or success or celebrity or the media. That's my business.
This is about us all.
This is about a level of self consciousness so high in my generation, that it's actually toxic.
This is about the girl in her bedroom who poses in front of the camera she's awkwardly holding in her outstretched hand. She'll take a hundred photos until coming up with one she's happy with, which inevitably looks nothing like her, and after she's done poring over images of herself, will post one on her myspace page and then write something like " I don't give a f*ck what you think about me. "
This is about the person trying out for American Idol, who while going off about how confident they are that they were born ready to sing in front of the world, are trembling so badly they can hardly breathe.
This is about me, the guy who walks through a throng of photographers into a restaurant like he's Paul Newman, but who leaves a "reject" pile of clothes in his closet so high that his cleaning lady can't figure out how one man can step into so many pairs of pants in a week.
This is about a young guy who maintains a celebrity blog that subsists on tearing other people down but who has wrestled with a lifelong battle for acceptance as a gay man.
This is about us all. Every one of us. Who all seem to know deep down that it's incredibly hard to be alive and interact with the world around us but will try and cover it up at any cost. For as badass and unaffected as we try to come off, we're all just one sentence away from being brought to the edge of tears, if only it was worded right. And I don't want to act immune to that anymore. I took the biggest detour from myself over the past year, since I decided that I wasn't going to care about what people thought about me. I got to the point where I had so much padding on that, sure, I couldn't feel the negativity, but that's because I couldn't feel much of anything. And I think I'm done with that.
I'm not the first person to admit we're all self conscious, Kanye was. But what I want to do is to shed a little light on why we're all in the same boat, no matter the shape of the life we lead: because every one of us were told since birth that we were special. We were spoken to by name through a television. We were promised we could be anything that we wanted to be, if only we believed it and then, faster than we saw coming, we were set loose into the world to shake hands with the millions of other people who were told the exact same thing.
And really? Really? It turns out we're just not all that special, when you break it down. Beautifully unspectacular, actually. And that truth is going to catch up with us whether we want to run from it or not. The paparazzo following me to the gym ain't gonna be Herb Ritts and the guy he's following ain't gonna be Bob Dylan. It's just a matter of how old you are once you embrace that fact. And for me, 30 sounds about right.
What now, then? I can only really say for myself: Enjoy who I am, the talents and the liabilities. Stop acting careless. In fact, care more. Be vulnerable but stay away from where it hurts. Read. See more shows. Of any kind. Rock shows, art shows, boat shows. Create more art. Wear hoodies to dinner. Carry a notebook and hand it to people when they passionately recommend something and ask them to write it down for me.
Root for others.
Give more and expect the same in return, but over time.
Act nervous when I'm nervous, puzzled when I don't know what the hell to do, and smile when it all goes my way. And never in any other order than that.
And when it's all over, whether at the end of this fabulous career or of this life, which I hope takes place at the same time, I should look back and say that I had it good and I made the most of it while I was able. And so should you.
I'm going quiet now.
John"
[Image via Mavrix Online.]
1) if you dont like perez, then get off this site
2) john mayer is acting like he has these great ideas no one has ever had before, we all know that everyone not being completely themselves in everyway, big deal. hes not saying anythign extrodinary.
I read this and completely get where he is coming from. He is saying we all need to be ourselves and realize that other people are in the same boat no matter who you are or what you are. He's saying "look around" It's sad that people in the world can't be nicer to each other and more compassionate. It's sad that people don't see each other as "good" All people are good, they just lose their way.
He's actually right for the most part. But as for the part about Perez, only you Perez, can say so yourself. I thought it was quite good though, but he sure did notice late in his life.
I think he's right on! Perez, you suck for dissing on someone for just saying what they think and feel. Let people be who they are. Is anyone stopping your from being who you are? Nope. You've got tons of support. Don't be that guy who disses on everyone who is challenging you or making you think. Just give it a shoulder shrug and move on. Thos are his thoughts. Let him have them.
"Shut your piehole, John, or we'll have to tell the world what happened that night at Stereo!"
I love reading Perez but I don't think it's ok to blackmail people.
A MOMENT OF HONESTY, BEAUTIFUL. YOU KNOW HE IS SO RIGHT ABOUT THOSE MYSPACE PICS!!!
i wanna know what the f he did that night at stereo goddamnit …stop teasing us perez
he wins you lose. he's onto something. be consistent and be nicer.
He articulated his points well. It was introspective and really touched on some of the issues affecting young people in our world.
He's right, hope you losers realize, but you won't!!!
that's why he writes songs that people listen to.
even if he has a distorted view of what you're here for, Perez (your readers know)
Aww he's so wonderful. GO JOHN!!
Yeah John, you don't fuck with Perez because he will rip you into tiny little shreds! Team Perez!
Perez - the only one smoking this time is you.
I think he did get deep. Figuring out life is confusing - what's important, who's important, and where you fit into it all. LA is filled with all sorts of different people, and it's true, pretty much everyone here thinks they're special. Yeah, I think I'm special. At the same time, did people start becoming special only when the media told them they were? What do you think Perez? Is everyone special - or maybe just 50 or 75%? Or just celebs? If I'm destined to be a celeb, am I special now or only when the media starts noticing?
He's a heck of a lot more interesting and genuine than you, Perez.
love these guys. john & perez that is.
I love how you make a living of writing about people and making fun of them, but become irritated when the tables are turned.
John Mayer NAILED it and you..self consciousness to a tee.
I think it's poignant, wise, and very telling about our society today. Other people have said it, but I'll say it too…get over the fact that you got a shoutout, Perez, and see it for what it's worth — you could stand to learn something from it too.
oh perez. Truth hurts. You can dish it, but can't take it. The sad reality for you is that you're a bloated never was who's only schtick is gossiping about people you wish u were.
I hope you invest well, because you're soooooo over
I think he is indredibly full of himself, however, most of what he had to say was the truth, I dont think perez tears people down though, he got that one wrong.
oh I see, his blogs are funny till he dares to direct some (fairly mild) criticism in your direction. Take it on the chin man, he has a right to an opinion just like you and yes maybe his posts can sometimes be self indulgent but you put pictures of your dog on this blog every other day (it's cute but I'm pretty sure it's not a celeb) so you know pots… kettles…generaly dark theme going here… Ultimately he makes a fairly salient point in this post, I think you picked the wrong moment and topic to rip him on.
All he's really saying is live your truth - be real - and let it be. Could I possibly dig him any more than I already do? No.
I hope you follow your bliss John Mayer. Take me with you.
Perez I love you but his words were spectacular and real and he wasn't attacking you…maybe he just hit home a little? Either way, what he wrote was inspiring and very true.
MAKING A LIVING BY TEARING DOWN PEOPLE!!!!RIGHT ON. FUCK YOU PEREZ, KARMA IS COMING TO GET YOU. TONS OF PEOPLE ARE COLLECTIVELY WISHING YOU TO GET ALL THE BAD LUCK IN THE WORLD. YOU CANNOT EVEN MAKE A LIVING DECENTLY
What happened to "Celebrity Juice"? You are holding out on the Stereo comment, which tells us that you have sold out. That is really sad. Perhaps someone who is not obsessed with being famous will start a blog with real details, until then, I guess we'll just get half of the story from Perez that won't hurt his popularity with the stars. Maybe MSNBC and others will be covering that aspect of Perze Hilton soon. You have become what you claim to hate.
Perez,honestly, he nailed you. And unfortunately for you, you didn't know how to take your own criticism. If anything, take from it.. and learn to be a little nicer.
He has a beautiful mind.
What's the matter Perez, you cry baby, is this too over your head? Mayer is a wonderful, thoughtful, honest writer. And to go as low as threaten to reveal something about John just because he tagged you dead on to something you've already confessed about yourself anyway (picking on people and having had issues with being accepted)!! What a loser you are showing yourself to be time and time again. I lose respect for you more all the time - what little there is.
You slam him for being self-indulgent…
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And what - YOU'RE blog ISN'T????? Isn't this little website just a selection of current events warped and squeezed through the Mario filter?
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It's his blog, he's allowed to be self-indulgent - that's the point !!!
I'm in my mid 40's and that's the great thing about when you get a little older… you stop worrying what everyone thinks…
Brizilliant!!!!!
i think it's a fantastic entry and to be honest,perez, your comment on the blog proves Mayer's point exactly.
You're slamming him for being honest and admitting he cares what people think.
you dis him cos what he says about you cuts cos it's true.
maybe you could take a leaf out of his book and admit your own flaws- rather than pointing everyone else's out.
john mayer's post was well-written and very good.
maybe you should "use ur celebrity" and try to write something deep once in awhile instead of post celebrity trash 24-7???
Not really rambling….not really self-indulgent. Actually, this blog is very insightful. He's right.
Perez I don't know what you're smoking. That blog is BRILLIANT.
I love what he wrote. And I did read every bit right down to the end. Gotta be honest, he usually annoys me with his self indulgent crap, but I liked this.
And OF COURSE he was talking about you. And you've acknowledged it with the same kinda bravado that he was talking about. Why not just admit he was right on the mark? Of course it was difficult for you to grow up gay in this world - you'd be lying if you said it wasn't.
That being said - I hope he's sincere & I hope he doesn't go back to dating stupid, big-breasted bimbos. Maybe a chubby girl who's interesting & smart. It'll never happen, but it'd be nice to see.
Good for John. You can't think, as amusing as you are, that you're not despised when people bother to think about what it is you really do, right?
I come to your site out of bordom and I am intrigued by you as a person. How could someone like you be so unbelievable cruel to your "peers" and people you don't know. I think you wrote negatively about this post because it hit very close to home. I read a interview about you a couple of weeks a go (that you posted here) and I realized how lonely and unfilling your life must be. When you choose to go after people because the are not "good girls or boys". There is something very wrong about that. It's like your that kid in high school that got shit on so when he gets a little power he decides to shit on everyone else until he is content. I was that kid, I know. But what I have learned is that it's never enough. You just keep doing it until no one wants to be around you and all you have is everything you hold dear covered in shit. I would hope, Perez, that you would have more compation for other being a classically trained actor but I guess not. I guess something you really care about has to be shat on before you realize the path your on. But by then it's too late. I hope you read this and I hope you change not for the feelings of the other but for your own self worth. John Mayer you kick ass for what you said. Thank you
get the fuck over yourself steak face!
Sounds like someone WANTS John to mention him?
Poetic - Look into those words. I love John.
fuck you perez. he was being honest about what he thinks is happening in our culture and made a valid point. he obviously didn't give a shit what dirt you had on him because he wrote openly and for the world to see. he's "trying" to get deep you say? he is deep. he said what he said with eloquence and introspection. maybe your pissed because he's right. you're not exactly the posterchild for acceptance are you? why is it that whenever a celebrity makes a genuine personal discovery, you have to paint them as having "smoked" something? maybe your SMOKING something everytime write shit about other people. don't hate on someone who was trying to be honest. you apparently do that very same thing everyday.
I thought it was spectacular. Truth in words is rarely found on your page, so I am glad to see it.
I love what, and how he writes. He's one tough cookie, and smart at that too!
boring. like his music.
The truth hurts, doesn't it?
hes a nice guy, i read the whole thing and it was pretty intruiging. people who like it when things are to the point wont want to read things that lengthy but i liked it, hes a smart guy.
no big surprise this is how fattie reacts, people with chips on their shoulder love to dish it out but can never take it.
Perez,
He obvioulsy means you, and the fact that you STILL have the AUDACITY to sit here and draw stupid pictures on everyones faces, shows him right, You do hate yourself, and you hate it even more that John is a sucessful man and you just have a career of making fun of others because you have hated yourself for a long time now.
Get Over It.
I think that he is right and sorry but are threatening him in your blog? That is blackmail and punishable by law. If you want a clarification: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackmail
Why would you do such a thing?
Really creepy.
Man, I wanted that cookie BAD.
ok, i love Johnny as much as the next girl. he's a musical genius that no one can touch with their lyrics. however, he is not Buddha on the fucking mountaintop. i am so tired of his philosophical, rambling blogs. he's become very pretentious and annoying.
Re: lizzy –
actually, if no one could ever repeat any thoughts they had that anyone had had before, no one could write, say, or DO anything.
you AREN'T the first person to realize that nothing is new. therefore, you are following the trend.
there would be no philosophy with your mind set. shut up. please.
he's right.
Calm down Perez, he didn't insult you. You do make a living out of tearing other people down or pointing out there flaws. And yes, it is pretty obvious you are still fairly acqward which could be perceived as a struggle to deal with self acceptance, especially when you choose to do what you do for a living. THIS IS ONLY AN INSULT IF YOU CANNOT ACCEPT WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU DO FOR A LIVING. Make no apologize and be happy with who and what you are. Threatening to tell secrets from a night Stereo just implies guilt for who and what you do because your black mailing him to keep his mouth shut and not EXPRESS HIS OPINION which is what you do for a living. If you consider his opinion which was nicely worded and to the point an insult, what would you call what you do? In the grant scheme of things, everyone is entitled to an opinion. It's how you present it that counts (another words are you being malicious or just stating a intelligent thought based on experience or observation). In this case I would say JM wasn't being malicious and expressed an opinion or concern based on a well thought out observation. If you can't take the heat, stay the fuck outta the kitchen sweets. But I still love and continue to read your crazy ass blog.
He usually gets on my nerves…but he makes some great points.
As I do in response to every one of John Mayer's blogs, I must ask what the hell he's talking about. I think we're witnessing real mental illness on display. He rambles on and on and says absolutely nothing. At least the singer of Counting Crows realized he was losing his mind.
What happen that night at stereo!!!
His gay ass f#cking lies through his gapped up teeth-he is not there by himself. It's time to try to sell a tour so he is trying to pull fans in. What a f#cking loser!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
perez-don't you dare call him self indulgent. don't say that he's trying to get deep. i don't care when you talk badly about trainwrecks. john mayer is one of the few talents of our generation who has been a positive role model for teenagers and anyone, really. john is much more wise and talented than you'll ever be, so can it.
Perez, don't be mad. most of what he says is on point. if you get past the fact that he may have mentioned you - you might actually see that what he's saying is that we're all in the same figurative boat. I think it's a positive message. we're still a bunch of locos preoccupied with being voyeuristic about the lives of others but deep down we all know that we're all the same. You could, in fact, argue that your blog is an integral part of the process of recognizing that we are all human, fallible, need help sometimes, and need some good ol' fashion love. Celebrities more than most because they seek the largest version of group love you can find. You're job is exposing their weak humanity. Don't be made Perezito.
he such a fucking DOUCHE!
John's right. Perez is good to bring other down pretty good but hates it when someone bashes gay people. It's shameful he can't remember being put down as a gay man.
perez - you're a fucking idiot. that was the best blog he's ever written. just because it wasn't funny or cause any drama doesn't mean it was terrible or rambling. it was DEEP. maybe you should get your head out of celebrities asses and actually THINK for once? hmm?
John Mayer is my favorite person in the whole world. He is absolutely amazing and talented and bright. Perez, if you don't understand it, that doesn't give you the right to knock the blog (and admit it, he's RIGHT about you!). How true is this? I almost feel sorry for all the pictures I see on myspace, of all the girls who takes pictures of themselves and them post them, saying things like, "I'm beautiful no matter what you think…"
John is so insightful, his words always make me think deeper, think of the bigger picture…..ach! I love him.
'Shut your piehole, John, or we'll have to tell the world what happened that night at Stereo!'
What are you Perez, 15? grow up.
…And yes he's right.
I actually must agree with John on what he said. We all do try an pretend that we have it all together when really we all are "only a sentence away from being brought to the edge of tears." He really got it all right; the girl in the mirro posing and trying to tell herself she could careless of what others think of her, the American Idol hopefuls, and the suprising jab at this website (Perezhilton.com). No one wants to admit to it but he was right with this one!!
Stop being such a pissy bitch Perez, he could have gone much further with his assessment of "you"… so you can either keep lying to yourself or you can accept this Mayer blog for what it is. Absolute BRILLIANCE by a guy who "gets it", or at the very least is on a mission to… which is admirable in itself.
OMG….HE DISSED PEREZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I WANT TO SEE JM IN A LYCRA SQUARE CUT SWIMSUIT……………….SWEET DAMN! HE'S GOT THE BODY FOR IT.
perez…he's right. you can't honestly deny that.
I don't know, but maybe i'm going crazy because that actually made A LOT of sense to me. What i've been trying to articulate lately.
——————————————————————————————-
If you hate the taste of wine
Why do you drink it ’til you’re blind?
And if you swear that there’s no truth and who cares
How come you say it like you’re right?
"We are Nowhere and It's Now
"I'm happy just because
I found out I am
Really No one"
"At The Bottom of Everything
You WISH he was talking about you.
But seriously which bloggers are not some little fa gg ots …trying to be something…….they aren't and NEVER will be?.
where's my cookie, perezie wezie? this was beautiful. everyone needs to open up and come alive like this, or we buy into being controlled and taken advantage of by selfish, racist, sexist, homophobic, elitist authority. he's finally waking up and joining the movement. hes not being self-absorbed, but who else would he talk about? celebrities that have nothing to with him? people need to start focusing on themselves while remaining aware of the world around them. society is SHIT. people are cruel, vindictive, cold. is this why the world was created? is this what civilization was for? to fuck shit up? to take the gifts given to us and just deconstruct it and then some? JOHN MAYER SPEAKS DA TROOF, YO.
brillz. love him. that was a great blog.
uh oh! usually you can sway your readers to whatever you want them to think based on your tone regarding the subject, but not this time! everyone recognizes mayer's prose for what it is: simply an excellent, well-written blog that's kind of revealing about yours and others' truths.
better luck convincing the masses next time. baaaaaaa.
idk i kinda loved it. i totally understand what he's saying and i think a lot of other people do too.
WHERE IS MY COOKIE???
sorry perez, but hes right. i LOVE john mayer, he's the only normal celeb out there..well normal in my eyes.
everyone is WAY too subconscious. The only reason we make fun of others, (sometimes they dont deserve it) is to fill a void inside of us.
Apperently Perez gets offended when someone mentions something not so nice about him. If it were not true you would not be offended. You just got caught up in his blog like im sure he wanted.
WOW! I can't believe how many people agree that he has summed up Perez to a T. I REALLY hope Perez reads these comments to know that we love him, but we would be every bit as into this site without the people bashing. It is totally unnecessary and definitely something Perez will live regret, like Johnny Carson and Wayne Newton. Bashing people ISN'T cool. Those who come on here to read the bashing aren't people you want to associate with anyway, and you know it.
Love this man and this blog…hes incredibly smart and this really is from the heart.
♥
I've often thought the same way, but I don't think I could have ever put it that eloquently. I thought it was great. I don't think he's being self-indulgent, but everyone has their opinion.
Ya know…
You don't have to turn 30 to realize you aren't special.
99.9% of us are going to lead regular lives… or "regular" in the eyes of a celebrity and I use celebrity in the most liberal of terms. The thing that Mayer doesn't write is that we are all CAPABLE of accomplishing a lot of spectacular things in our own right… creating and giving birth to a living being… raising that living being to be an active and productive member of society… I mean the fact of the matter is that all Mr. Mayer has done is learn what musical notes to hit and at what times to hit them.
Nobel Prize winners… leaders of nations striving for a better tomorrow for their people… the student who stands before the tank and firmly holds their ground against an insurmountable force based solely on principle… these are the amazing people.
Musicians… actors… models… pornstars… these are the people that remind us that we are "regular" and make us either happy about it or wish were them… simply entertainers to make us not want to quit our jobs or set fire to the dipshits who cut us off on the highway… or are running our nation into the ground.
Mothers… Fathers… Grandfathers… Grandmothers… these are the people that truly shape the next generation of snowflakes.
WTF! is that a herpe on his tongue?!?! Eww!
i don't get a cookie
where's my cookie?
i love john mayer… i love when he writes about deep things… and also when he posts the funny/dumb things. he's just a cool guy. i love how down-to-earth he is even though he can't really lead a normal life with his level of fame.
perez I don't understand why your need to be defensive in that comment that was obviously about you…. Hes stating how people struggle with pain and issues and wanting to be accepted. the blog actually contained more than just pointing you out it was an example. I think its kinda of poor judgement on you to wanna be spiteful and say something about him just because he states how gay men struggle with coming out. John is a very unique human… a wildly funny sense of humor and a mind full of depth and insight. going into another country and finding yourself is something so beautiful I'm sad that you claim hes smoking something… the blog actually made perfect sense… you lost points in my book perez. I'm sad about it
psstt…John Mayer just told all of us to accept the fact that we're "not special". That is what he said right? Or maybe i've had one too many joints today…Fuck my life.
Perfect John. Brains & talent. Perfect.
Perez,
It is really sad that you will never find the self-love and self esteem that you seek and desire. You spend all your time putting others down, and these wack ass, loser celebrities that are terrified of your blog PRETEND to like and care about you, but only do so because they want you to say good things, so people (your fans, who don't matter) will buy their shit albums and watch their shit movies. No one really cares about you, everyone pretends, and I think you know and understand that. One day you will break down when you are alone, and none of your "friends" are around, and no one is reading your blog, and you don't matter, and you will feel the pain that you have caused countless others- pain inflicted on those you are so tremendously jealous of and want to be like, all in the name of entertainment and wanting to be the most popular. You really are a mean girl, or the rejected girl who is using her newfound fame to get back at others. You are everything you claim to be against and it is so sad. You will break, and everyone you've shitted on will line up. This won't last forever and just because you don't believe in KARMA, it still exists. You are such an intelligent man. I can sense a deep level of kindness in you, but you are using your talents for the wrong things. Good luck when it all comes tumbling down, cause it will.
I don't believe him for one minute. You can tell he is getting ready to put out a tour schedule. So he is trying to group some fans since most dump his ass.
Mayer is totally screwing the media.
So beautiful…
deep shit deep music shit music…what goes around comes around, don't let the bastards bring u down, anyone for tennis?
For someone so self righteous, why the F does John Mayer always date bimbos with big tits? Why can't he find someone with some substance and intelligence, since he basically claims to have so much in his blogs?! Because he is a petty hypocrite.
This is TOO funny! Telling US how to behave! HAHAHA! Don't listen to this BOOB! If you allow others to know how you truly feel…you will finish LAST. Show someone your vulnerabilities and they'll attempt to crush you. It's a dog eat dog world so don't buy into this BULL. If you allow someone to see you're ALL TOO happy while they're miserable…they will crush you out of jealousy…A lot of haters out dare!
Perez - I read the entire PSALM of MAYER..I WANT MY MY COOKIE! I'm assuming the offer of a cookie is because he looks like a Keebler Elf in the pic…maybe I'm the crazy one?
This is why John like dumb ass women, you can trick their stupid blond asses
Don't you think he's right?
I love you, Perez, but truthfully, the only reason you found this self-indulgent and rambling is because you know, deep inside, that he IS talking about you and that his so-called rambling hits the nail on the head.
He's telling the truth, in my opinion. But the wonderful thing about this is that it is just that–an opinion. Just because you say that you don't agree, doesn't make it wrong.
Perez, i love you and all BUT he has a point!
ps stop referring to yourself as "us"