The Moment I Knew Amy was Lost
I had always been a fan of Amy's music because of my appreciation for Neo-Soul/Blue-Eyed Soul. However, I'm not really into the cult of celebrity so I didn't really pay much attention when her disintegration made tabloid headlines, outside of feeling a tinge of sadness when I heard tidbits here and there. I decided to watch the documentary to get reacquainted with her music because I haven't listened to any of it in awhile.
The moment in the documentary that affected me most deeply and made me realize that Amy was lost to the world was during her Grammy party. She had just won the Grammy for Record of the Year. This is the pinnacle of her young music career. This should be one of the greatest moments of her life. And yet, she pulls her friend to the side of the stage and tells her that this moment is boring to her without drugs.
When I heard that my heart sank. I feel a natural affection for Amy because I can empathize with her affliction for vices and taking things to excess. But even in my darkest moments I don't think I was so lost that a moment like this would have made me yearn for drugs.
For those who know her pain first-hand, I hope you find your way through it before you become lost to the world as Amy was lost. For those who don't, I hope you find the sympathy to not judge Amy for being human, because we are all one mistake away from losing our way.