Scraping the bottom of the culture of celebrity

December 10, 2002 11:45 PM

More fallout from the Winona trial: Dr Jules Lusman, a 'celebrity doctor' who (over)prescribed painkillers to Winona Ryder, has had his California medical license revoked. 'The Medical Board said Dr Lusman became known in celebrity circles for his willingness to make out-of-hours calls at homes and hotels and write prescriptions for opiates and hypnotic drugs, as well as syringes...' The Smoking Gun has also posted the entire Ryder probation report, which details more sad, depressing facts which surfaced during the trial, including these about celebrity basket case Courtney Love.
posted by Sonny Jim (6 comments total)

And Raymond Chandler's Bay City Blues was written, what, 65 years ago?
posted by kerplunk at 5:37 AM on December 11, 2002

Say what you like about Ryder, she looked gorgeous during that trial.
posted by mokey at 11:55 AM on December 11, 2002

Tell me again why anyone wants to be rich and famous?
posted by mecran01 at 2:34 PM on December 11, 2002

Dr. Lusman has a website.
posted by waxpancake at 8:00 PM on December 11, 2002 [1 favorite]

Yeah, but does he take Paypal?
posted by pekar wood at 9:49 PM on December 11, 2002 [1 favorite]

Jeez, that is one shady website for a "celebrity doctor." But hey, he does use the "New Ebrium: Yag Laser". In my experience, it's far superior to the Old Tiberium: Zorg Laser.
posted by sklero at 9:51 PM on December 11, 2002