Justin Timberlake Joins the Celebrity ADD List

Justin Timberlake recently sat down for an interview with Collider.com and shared some personal information. At the start of the interview, he began rearranging the tape recorders that were placed in front of him.

In response, the reported asked, "Do you have OCD?"

To which Justin answered, "I have OCD mixed with ADD, you try living with that."

Since this news broke a few days ago, I've seen a lot of criticism flung Justin's way. People seem to think that he's another celebrity jumping on the ADD bandwagon...almost as if it's fashionable to have ADD.

Maybe ADD chic is a trend in the millennium, kinda like the lesbian chic of the 90s. I guess possessing both traits makes me one hell of a cool chick. But I ADD-ily digress...

If Justin Timberlake does actually have ADD, then I'm not at all surprised. His creative talent, work in multiple disciplines, and likable, down-to-earth personality are certainly suggestive of positive ADD traits.

And while people have been rolling their eyes at his admission, I don't think Justin should be lumped in with other celebrities who claim to have ADD, like Paris Hilton. Unlike Paris, who used ADD as an excuse for her behavior, Justin is simply declaring that he has ADD. He makes no excuses and no judgments. He's a successful guy who's never gotten himself into any kind of serious trouble. Justin Timberlake could actually be considered an ADD role model.

Welcome aboard, Justin!

Comments

[JenniMiki]

Jennifer, I just wanted to say, "Well stated!" I responsed to your post on my blog. If you have a myspace, feel free to make comments.

Thanks!

Miki