Ant Saves a Life

Ant the comedian is not always just about getting laughs ... and if you've seen his act, you know that's true! But the comedian recently received e-mails from a man who talked about his plans to take his own life. Ant to the rescue!
Ross the Intern and Ant
The e-mails revealed a man who has been dealing with weight, relationship, employment and sexual identity issues. The correspondence grabbed Ant's attention -- who responded by asking for a phone number -- no, not for a date! On Tuesday, while recording a "Talky Blog" with Ross the Intern, the pair called the distressed fan and gave him some emotional and genuine advice. "Reach out before you do anything crazy."

What they said struck a chord. The guy sent another e-mail to Ant after their conversation, promising to ask for help when he's feeling down and out, and saying that he now has hope. "I'm still at the bottom, but at least now I can see the light at the top."

All because a few celebs took the time to make a simple phone call. Not all stars are making news for clubbing, getting DUIs and forgetting their panties.

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31. How refreshing. When you see the trash in LA like Lindsay, Britney, Paris, etc. these guys give you some faith that there are still good people.

I can't picture any of the above mentioned ho's taking time out of their partying to help someone who is hurting.

Way to go Ross and Ants! Keep up the good work.

Posted at 10:24PM on Aug 2nd 2007 by Mr. McGoo

32. This is an awesome story! I knew there were still people out there in the upper echelon that still gave a damn. Right on!

Posted at 10:44PM on Aug 2nd 2007 by DD

33. This was a great blog by two fanfreakintastic people.
To think these 2 fellas started out blogging to anyone who would read, and now they have grown to NBC bloggers.

They are a must to check out!!
blog.nbc.com/ross_blog/
blog.nbc.com/ant/

When you're there, check out the comment sections..... you'll see amazing outpour of love from the fanbloggers to the man in distress.
You'll also find some of the very best humor in their blogs.
Ross also has a chat room, the links are on his blog site.
The world needs more of these type of people.

*** FANS WANT DANCING WITH THE STARS TO ASK ROSS MATHEWS TO COME DANCE***

Posted at 11:18PM on Aug 2nd 2007 by Lovey

34. The BEST thing about this, is its not a one time deal. Read the Ant posts, read the Ross posts. Both of the kind loving souls are all about being positive and helpful to their blog buddies all of the time. Great that they get good press for it, and even better that they never needed it in the first place!

Posted at 11:29PM on Aug 2nd 2007 by Mrs K

35. Ok In the past 2 years I have gotten to know both of these men...well Kinda!


Ross Is a good guy and means well but he urged ANT to not take this on....meaning he would have not gone the same route that ANT did and help the guy to the Extent that ANT did.

ANT cares about everyone who he comes in to contact with. I used to think Ross was the real deal...the caring loving Celeb that was not Celeb Like...then I met ANT. ANT reads and responds to almost Every e-mail/comment that he gets. I know that he takes time out of his life to talk to us as therapy for himself.

How do I know he is real??? Well He offered to call my mom after surgery. And he did even though he had a splitting migraine. He could have easily blow it off and not called and I would not have thought any less of him. I saw my mom smile and laugh for the first time when she was on the phone with him....

THANK you ANT for being you and for giving us hope and faith that there are real people who happen to be famous

Love you bunches

Posted at 12:45AM on Aug 3rd 2007 by Kris

36. To Jebediah and Tahari,

First of all, I'm not a "dude" so quit assuming, and second, get over yourselves. Are you the moral compass of entertainment morons now? I heard they gave the fat guy crack to slim down. Word is, he is on the street right this minute looking for his next hit. lol I'm not trying to make anyone feel miserable. Thats your own doing if you let me make you feel that way. And as soon as you respond again, it will prove that I CAN make you feel miserable because your both mindless and lost. Good luck fellas!

Posted at 10:06AM on Aug 3rd 2007 by blablabla

37. Blog Buddies and ANT Colony FOREVER!!

Posted at 10:06AM on Aug 3rd 2007 by KO

38. GOOD JOB! MOVIE STARS ONLY CARE REALLY ABOUT THEM. THEY JUST TELL THE FANS THEY LOVE THEM. BECAUSE IT SOUNDS GOOD.

Posted at 10:16AM on Aug 3rd 2007 by RACHEL! THE ONE AND ONLY.

39. It sure is nice to see this kind of response from the public as well. These celebrities are much more helpful in these situations on a positive note. We need more of this and much less the the Michael Vick

Posted at 10:31AM on Aug 3rd 2007 by Dan

40. Having watched Ross' and Ant's blog for a while now, I have to agree with the majority of the responses on here. They are both very caring men who have different ways of showing you they care. Ross is more light hearted and fun and Ant is light hearted and fun, but also challenges his Colony about how we feel about hope, thriving, living a full life. Since Ant, my friends at the Ant Colony and Ross and the blog buddies have made me smile when I thought I couldn't.....I was taken a back by the flippant copy about Ant at the beginning of this article. Save it for a "celebrity" who throws their fans into a crowd or yells at a paparazzi to go to Weight Watchers because she is a fat effing cow. Neither of these gentlemen deserve that. Thank you.

Posted at 10:48AM on Aug 3rd 2007 by julz

41. I read both their blogs and I can say they are both what being a true celebrity needs to be about. They are menschs for sure!

Posted at 10:57AM on Aug 3rd 2007 by Janine

42. ANT and Ross are just genuinely sweet souls, which is so refreshing. I'm so glad that more people will know that about them now. Big mad love for both of them. XOXOKimmy

Posted at 1:01PM on Aug 3rd 2007 by KimmyD

43. Hello Ross, my name is Alma and I'm from El Paso, Texas. Today I was at your blog like every day and today was one of those tearfull moments when you and Ant spoke to Joe. Ross that was the nicess thing anybody could of done!! Wow!!! you guys are awsome!! Thank you for reaching to us the bloggers. I love you both! Ross can you make sure Joe get's this message I try sending a message on your blog and I didn't know how. Duh..... Well huggs and kisses to you and Ant.


Alma
This message is for Joe, two years ago I went through a separation from my husband after 16 years of marrige he left me to be with one of my best friends yep Best Friend! anywho, I was so depress and I wanted my pain to go away and I also had those ugly feelings. One thing that got me through this terrible time was the Joel Osteen books. I use to carry My best Life now every where like a bilble. Joe don't loose the faith, faith will take you places and will make you see that there's light at the end of the tunnel. If you like Im willing to mail you a copy of My Best Life Now if you like. I know this will make you change the way you are thinking. Joe after a year of separation my husband and I gave each other one more chance and on August 18 we are going to celebrate our 18th wedding anniversary. So like Ross and Ant said things happen for a reason. So Joe don't give up on yourself please!!! This is my email address alma_viera@hotmail.com or myspace myspace.com/daisydukie please email me or if you see me on my space send me an IM. I know what it is to need to talk to someone and not to be judge. Take care and remember you have a friend in El Paso!

Huggs
Alma


Posted at 1:43PM on Aug 3rd 2007 by Alma

44. Hello Ross, my name is Alma and I'm from El Paso, Texas. Today I was at your blog like every day and today was one of those tearfull moments when you and Ant spoke to Joe. Ross that was the nicess thing anybody could of done!! Wow!!! you guys are awsome!! Thank you for reaching to us the bloggers. I love you both! Ross can you make sure Joe get's this message I try sending a message on your blog and I didn't know how. Duh..... Well huggs and kisses to you and Ant.


Alma






This message is for Joe, two years ago I went through a separation from my husband after 16 years of marrige he left me to be with one of my best friends yep Best Friend! anywho, I was so depress and I wanted my pain to go away and I also had those ugly feelings. One thing that got me through this terrible time was the Joel Osteen books. I use to carry My best Life now every where like a bilble. Joe don't loose the faith, faith will take you places and will make you see that there's light at the end of the tunnel. If you like Im willing to mail you a copy of My Best Life Now if you like. I know this will make you change the way you are thinking. Joe after a year of separation my husband and I gave each other one more chance and on August 18 we are going to celebrate our 18th wedding anniversary. So like Ross and Ant said things happen for a reason. So Joe don't give up on yourself please!!! This is my email address alma_viera@hotmail.com or myspace myspace.com/daisydukie please email me or if you see me on my space send me an IM. I know what it is to need to talk to someone and not to be judge. Take care and remember you have a friend in El Paso!

Huggs
Alma

Posted at 1:45PM on Aug 3rd 2007 by Alma

45. ANT is what all celebrities should strive to be like.

He is real, and loves his fans!

When I watched the blog, I saw that Ross was very skeptical, and I think ANT will be a good influence on him to do good things with his celebrity status.

Posted at 10:45PM on Aug 3rd 2007 by ADayOfAccusations

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