Steven, ex-smoker???!!!
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charak1965
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It would surprise me if he every really smoked because he claims he is soooooo sensitive to "chemicals". And he says that his asthma was really severe. Does anybody remember this story: I think it was during the filming of Glimmerman, and he refused to work on the set for like a week or so because the nearby set of the Batman movie was releasing fumes? It cost the studio lots of money when he was out of work because he got paid something like $200,000/day, and he sat out for so many days. I seem to recall that the studio might have even sued him for that lost money.
Anyway, the only reason I bring that up is to point out that if he seems so super sensitive to chemicals, then I doubt that he smokes. And I totally agree with what you guys said above -- he can't even hold a cigarette correctly, and didn't inhale in those movies.
I once heard a rumor that he smoked pot, but I totally can't believe that to be true. It just doesn't suit his style. And he used to be active in anti-drug causes for kids.
Anyway, the only reason I bring that up is to point out that if he seems so super sensitive to chemicals, then I doubt that he smokes. And I totally agree with what you guys said above -- he can't even hold a cigarette correctly, and didn't inhale in those movies.
I once heard a rumor that he smoked pot, but I totally can't believe that to be true. It just doesn't suit his style. And he used to be active in anti-drug causes for kids.
Originally posted by Storm
I like Seagal as much as anyone but if he was health conscious he wouldn't have allowed his weight to balloon. His critics have had a field day ever since. Even Van Damme has kept fit. Finding a good review for HPD was hard work...
Did you see that Celebrity Chef article someone mentioned in a post here? (I can't find the original message that had the link) One of the recipes was one made specially for Steven. It was, in my opinion, way too high in fat and carbohydrates, and it simply reinforces my opinion that some- not all, but some - vegetarian diets are decidedly *not* healthy. Just because a diet has an absence of meat does not necessarily make it any healthier than one with meat, as evidenced by this particular recipe.
He probably spends a lot less time in the day exercising regularly, as well (one article I read quotes him as saying he meditates 4 hours a day. It didn't say if he spent any time at all exercising, or practicing his martial arts).
While I have no objection at all to the, um, expanded version of Steven Seagal, the fact is, he's a big man to begin with - tall, anyhow - and they don't live as long as smaller men, so he's *got* to be more careful.
charak1965
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Of course I wasn't with him! Everything I know about him is from reading stuff in magazines (like Entertainment Weekly or People Magazine). I don't read those magazines anymore, but in the mid- to late 90's, I was constantly reading them. Steven used to get written about a lot in tabliods and stuff. I've also probably read every single article that was written about Steven in "Black Belt" magazine. (I used to work in a library, and they had every issue.)
It is so funny that you wrote that to me, Suzi, because I used to think that YOU knew him! You seem to have so many photos, and I would think, "Where did she get that? Was she there?" Like those photos of him, Arissa and Savanah. I thought maybe you worked for him, or something, because they looked like personal pictures and not press shots.
By the way, Suzi, the picture in your signature captures the best split second in "Under Seige". Go cueball, go cueball.....! His smile is fantastic.
It is so funny that you wrote that to me, Suzi, because I used to think that YOU knew him! You seem to have so many photos, and I would think, "Where did she get that? Was she there?" Like those photos of him, Arissa and Savanah. I thought maybe you worked for him, or something, because they looked like personal pictures and not press shots.
By the way, Suzi, the picture in your signature captures the best split second in "Under Seige". Go cueball, go cueball.....! His smile is fantastic.
Lotussan
I Belong To Steven
Originally posted by Storm
I like Seagal as much as anyone but if he was health conscious he wouldn't have allowed his weight to balloon. His critics have had a field day ever since. Even Van Damme has kept fit. Finding a good review for HPD was hard work...
Maybe he would and maybe he wouldn't...You never know why someone gains weight so suddenly....Critics are just that, critical, I am not...His weight doesn't mean a darn thing in my mind....
Lotussan
I Belong To Steven
Well, I am very similar I am afraid of chemicals and am also very sensitive to strong smells...But I still use detergents, cosmetics, shampoo, and bathroom cleaners...But if my dad uses Raid I go really ballistic, and we start arguing about whose house I am in...Chemicals are slowing killing us and the enviroment...If you don't believe that I don't know why...I try to minimize my exposure as much as I can...The fact is, my father is now suffering severely because he was sprayed with toxic agent orange in vietnam, he is very ill all because of this....:mad2:
I don't blame Steven for being concerned after all if he as an individual doesn't care about HIS exposure, who will? (Well, I of course care about him a great deal, but that is not the point...)
I have no idea if he smokes, but with asthma it makes sense that he shouldn't....But he might, you never know...
My dad is on oxygen and he smokes like crazy!
I will have to see how Steven hold the ciggies in the movies...Which films does he smoke in besides HPD and ODG?
I don't know if that's true either, but that is really none of our damn business....If he does that's his bag....I really do doubt it, however, I wouldn't judge him even if he did...It does kill your brain cells, that's no good...Drinking does the same thing too...Rumours are usually just that sensational rumors...
I've been allergic to certain chemicals for years, and when I asked my doctor about it, she told me it'll only get worse. I can't use bathroom cleaners any more, perfume will get me wheezing at 10 paces, and there are some days here in Toronto in the summer I can't go outdoors at all because of the smog (some areas are worse than others. Despite the fact I live right down by the lake, this area is always heavy with traffic, especially large trucks, and they're the worst for spewing out exhaust and oily smoke from their diesel engines).
What's really bad and which I have absolutely no control over, though, is second-hand cigarette smoke. Unfortunately, I've been living in an area where *everybody* - even kiddies as young as 10 years old - smokes, and I can't get away from it, even in my apartment - the cigarette smoke just wafts in from wherever, through the windows, under the door. Since moving here six years ago, I've sucked in so much second hand smoke, I've now got "smoker's cough", and my voice has gone gravelly as smokers' voices do, and I don't even smoke! It's not fair!
If Steven has asthma, let's hope he's sensible and doesn't smoke - tobacco OR marijuana.
What's really bad and which I have absolutely no control over, though, is second-hand cigarette smoke. Unfortunately, I've been living in an area where *everybody* - even kiddies as young as 10 years old - smokes, and I can't get away from it, even in my apartment - the cigarette smoke just wafts in from wherever, through the windows, under the door. Since moving here six years ago, I've sucked in so much second hand smoke, I've now got "smoker's cough", and my voice has gone gravelly as smokers' voices do, and I don't even smoke! It's not fair!
If Steven has asthma, let's hope he's sensible and doesn't smoke - tobacco OR marijuana.
Lotussan
I Belong To Steven
Yes TD, he's just a man, just human like all of us (however I think he is sooo very special) Ahem, Steven if you are reading this, I simply adore you, honey! I think you are wonderful!
So he eats some fat, and doesn't exersize near enough...A lot of us do the same things, me included...
I think a lot of moral support is missing in my life, perhaps he could use some more positive support too...Perhaps he does feel the need to meditate a lot and doesn't have a lot of time for much else, I mean surely with his hectic life, filming and traveling and all, striking a balance must become very hard...Maybe it easier to suggest it from the ouside point of view than to do it in real life...
Amos Stevens
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I agree that smells-perfumes,deodarants etc can affect your health greatly.You may not even realize it,but it affects your mood,your breathing & you will find you feel a lot better when you are away from those odors. Try to get an air cleaner-they help.
A lot of cities are starting to outlaw public smoking! They even have undercover cops in bars to catch ya!
A lot of cities are starting to outlaw public smoking! They even have undercover cops in bars to catch ya!
Originally posted by Lotussan
Yes TD, he's just a man, just human like all of us (however I think he is sooo very special) Ahem, Steven if you are reading this, I simply adore you, honey! I think you are wonderful!
So he eats some fat, and doesn't exersize near enough...A lot of us do the same things, me included...
I think a lot of moral support is missing in my life, perhaps he could use some more positive support too...Perhaps he does feel the need to meditate a lot and doesn't have a lot of time for much else, I mean surely with his hectic life, filming and traveling and all, striking a balance must become very hard...Maybe it easier to suggest it from the ouside point of view than to do it in real life...
I didn't mean to sound as if I was criticizing him - I wasn't, not at all. I was just worrying about his health in general. I know how hard it is to keep a balance between work and health care concerns. You should hear the lectures my doctor gives me every year to take better care of my health (I'm a year away from the age my mother was when she died, and it's a very real concern).
As a consequence, I find it easier to worry about somebody else than about myself, and who better to worry about than Steven!
As for the moral support, yes, I think we all need it, and if he's not getting it from those closest to him, then you and I should apply to supply it!
Most public places here in Toronto prohibit smoking - the exceptions are bars and some restaurants that sell liquour, and therefore, those under 19 years of age are not allowed in.
Except for the second hand smoke coming unwanted into my apartment, I don't have anything perfumy, and as I mentioned, I no longer use household cleaners. I'm planning to get one of those superhot water jet cleaners (as advertised on TV!).
Lotussan
I Belong To Steven
Originally posted by TDWoj
I didn't mean to sound as if I was criticizing him - I wasn't, not at all. I was just worrying about his health in general. I know how hard it is to keep a balance between work and health care concerns. You should hear the lectures my doctor gives me every year to take better care of my health (I'm a year away from the age my mother was when she died, and it's a very real concern).
As a consequence, I find it easier to worry about somebody else than about myself, and who better to worry about than Steven!
As for the moral support, yes, I think we all need it, and if he's not getting it from those closest to him, then you and I should apply to supply it!
Oh, I know you weren't dogging him, I just adore him so that it hurts me when I think about what he goes through with all the heartless critics...I guess I am a bit weird...Worrying so about him that way...I know you care just like I do...I think he needs loving support, but I didn't mean to sound like I think he isn't getting any...I don't know anything about his personal life...I am sure he is well loved...Well certainly by me, I know that for sure...
Seagal_girl
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Really?Oh men....why?why?Smoking is bad.
