For example, I tweeted a couple times about Lindsay Lohan, wishing her luck as she goes through a difficult time. I write a little bit in the new book about Lindsay; in my opinion, she has been through way too much, in the most public way possible. Remember - she's just 24, and she's made many of the same mistakes everyone has, just in a much more public forum. I do remember meeting her a couple of times right after "The Parent Trap", and she was the sweetest kid. She gladly took photos and talked with my kids backstage at the Aaron Carter show, and sat next to me for several hours at the Marty Lyons Foundation holiday party. I saw her kindness and patience as she took the time to make each and every kid feel special. She was the only guest there who wasn't a sports person - a pro-athlete of some sort, or a washed up pro-wrestler. She was there simply because she wanted to be there, and she was the hit of the party. She felt very much like the little sister I'd never had as she'd get all shy and blush when asking me for advice on boys, and things of that nature. I still see that sweet, shy kid when I see the grown-up Lindsay in trouble - and know it might make me seem naive, I really think the magic power of a good Mick Foley hug, and some words or encouragement coulod go a long way. I know good people when I meet them, even if they go on to be huge stars and have problems. Lindsay Lohan is a good person...and I wish her all the luck in the world.
A few people have suggested that what Lindsay really needs is a good kick in the butt. Maybe so, but not from me. I'm a believer in the power of peace, love and understanding...what's so funny about that? In many ways, Lindsay has led a life that few could dream of, let alone touch. But she's young and she's human. Every human makes mistakes, especially young ones, and no one is beyond redemption; personally, professionally and spiritually. I know it's human nature to pile on when a public personality is down. Not me. If I could, I would peel all the haters, moralizers and bad news rubberneckers off that pile one by one,, pick her up, and help her in any way possible.
