If you have been following the news recently, you have likely heard the rants coming from Hollywood Actor Charlie Sheen.
In a recent prime time interview on 20/20, Sheen answered a series of questions about his personal life, work and drug use. His behavior was erratic- he seemed irritated and at unease.
Compare the 2 videos below to analyze Sheen’s behavior.
The first is an interview he did with Conan O’Brien back in 2005. The second, the recent 20/20 interview that aired this week. Notice the changes in demeanor and body language.
What changes to do see? Do you see any changes in body language, gestures or nonverbal behavior? What about facial expressions of emotion?
Take a look at Body Languge consultant Janine Driver’s commentary and what she thinks.
We will weigh in with our thoughts in the comment section.
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That’s a pretty frightening change in demeanor between the two interviews. He seems to be in denial about his condition. His father is right to worry about him.
That said, there were a few troubling things in the Conan interview as well. While there is a dramatic change in demeanor between these two interviews, there is also a tremendous consistency of his personality between the two. I have a difficult time articulating it, but I can see it. The best I can describe at the moment is that there’s an underlying sense of Charlie not “being grounded” between both interviews. It’s as if he’s a boat adrift at sea without an anchor, and when the seas get rough, he’s in danger of being smashed apart against the reefs and rocks.
I feel bad for him, but I’m not sure there’s anything that could be done to help him without his agreement. I only hope no one gets hurt out of all this. It’s sad.