Rolling Stone in 2016. "It was mysterious to me, that these two guys that I felt such passion for both died the same way."At that time in 2016, Ethan was starring in a biopic about Chet Baker, a trumpeter who died following a lifelong battle with drugs.
He sees Chet in the same light as River and Phil."I see a lot of young people who think that if they indulge their depression and insecurities, it will create this gift.
When in truth I think artists like River or Phil or Chet are succeeding despite the addiction," he said. "Yes, the pain and agony might create something – but there's got to be a really big talent there to begin with.
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