Nicola Percorini, director of photography for The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, on a conversation between him and Heath Ledger:

"We talked about Johnny Depp's episode on Pirates of the Caribbean. The very first day, Johnny showed up with 40 gold teeth. [Producer Jerry] Bruckheimer wanted to get rid of him. Finally, they said, 'O.K., keep six.' And that's what he wanted, six."

The August issue of Vanity Fair sold itself with the following lead story coverlines:

The Untold Story
of His Breakup with Michelle Williams,
His Emotional Struggles,
His Death, and the Mad Scramble
to Complete His Last Film

Heath Ledger's Final Days by Peter Biskind P. 82

In fancy font, of course. Plus a great shot of Heath Ledger, taken in 2000 for VF, looking happy.

The coverlines reek of tabloid-style sensationalising and the story tried too hard to push it in that direction but it wasn't really convincing.

Still, it's Heath Ledger so I read it. I look forward to Doctor Parnassus.

In the meantime, please watch 10 Things I Hate About You, Candy and Brokeback Mountain.