Filmmaker GUY RITCHIE has based a character in his new movie on troubled rocker PETE DOHERTY. Madonna's husband took inspiration from the Babyshambles frontman, whose shambolic lifestyle, drug addiction, court appearances, and love affair with supermodel Kate Moss have attracted acres of press coverage in the U.K. Ritchie's forthcoming film RocknRolla, due for release in September (08), has a character called Johnny Story, who hangs out in a crack den in London.The director tells Britain's Empire magazine, "At the time I was writing it, Pete Doherty was everywhere. "I think what we all like is someone who fell and then stood up again. And that's probably the story with Pete Doherty. "There seems to be an implication that people want to see him jump (commit suicide). But at the same time there's a desire to see the likes of him being reborn."
Meanwhile Doherty is still heartbroken over his split from supermodel Kate Moss -- a year after they went their separate ways. The Babyshambles frontman dated Moss on and off for two years but their relationship ended for good last July. Also he is convinced he is a good role model for young people - despite his well-documented history with drugs. The Babyshambles frontman denies setting a bad example for his fans, claiming he spends time with aspiring musicians to help them develop their careers.
He tells Britain's Loaded magazine, "I can't see why people call me a bad influence. I meet a lot of kids who are into music. I spend as much time as I can with them. I listen to their demos and I'm encouraging. "No one's ever asked me for a drug dealer's number. It's music, music, music.
That's my influence."
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