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Old 31-08-2006, 12:48 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Default Re: Discussion: Fame & Privacy

Great questions for my lunchbreak ;-)

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Do you think famous people have the right to have a private life?
I think it depends why they are famous. If they are famous for a good reason and don't seek to increase their fame through media publicity then yes. Otherwise, no. Don't do the crime if you can't do the time! ;-)

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Do you think it's moral to sell your private life to the media?
It's not in my set of morals, that's for sure. Not that anyone would pay for details of my private life!

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Do you approve of people who become famous as a consequence of appearing again and again in the media and not because of having an artistic career?
I think my answer to the first question kind of answers that.

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What do you think of the papparazzi?
It's a job.

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Why do you think there is such a high demand for gossip magazines and gossip TV programs?
Because lots of people don't make enough of their own lives - they want to find out about other people's.

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What are the pros and cons of being a celebrity?
I'll let you know when I am one! (Don't hold your breath.)

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What do you think of fans and fan-clubs ?
Depends on the set-up. As a profit making company, I'm against the idea. As a means of information sharing, I'm for the idea, but the web has reduced the impact of this.

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Did you have any heroes when you were a teenager?
Yes, plenty of guitar playing heros (still have). Also was inspired by various campaigners.

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Why do you think adolescents need to have heroes?
I don't think they need them, but I think it can help them set personal goals for achievement.

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Do you think being a celebrity automatically means the person is intelligent?
That's a no-brainer! (pun intended). Many names spring to mind ;-) It also depends on your definition of intelligence, but maybe you meant talented? I would call lots of celebrities talented, but very few intelligent.
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