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Old 31-08-2006, 01:51 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Default Re: Discussion: Fame & Privacy

I'll answer my own questions

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Do you think famous people have the right to have a private life?
Yes, everybody has the right to some privacy

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Do you think it's moral to sell your private life to the media?
Yes, as long as you get the permission of anybody else that you mention.


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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?
Yes, No, Ermmmmm, it depends who it is



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What do you think of the papparazzi?
They are vultures who sometimes take it too far a ruin peoples lives. But as Benny said "I'ts a job".

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Why do you think there is such a high demand for gossip magazines and gossip TV programs?
I think that many people like distration from normal life. Its a kind of voyeurism for the bored.

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What are the pros and cons of being a celebrity?
Pro: Fame and Recognition

Con: :-k No Privacy, something that I fear :!:

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What do you think of fans and fan-clubs ?
Ran by genuine fans they are great. Ran by profiteers not so great.

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Did you have any heroes when you were a teenager?
Yes of course :!: Here are a few:
- My Grandad
- Angus Young (AC/DC Guitarist)
- Darwin (He had the nerve to challenge the church and common convention)
- Barry Sheen & Nicky Lauda (MotorSport Legends)
- Blondie ops: Well I'm sure you can work that one out

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Why do you think adolescents need to have heroes?
Something to aspire to..... :?:

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Do you think being a celebrity automatically means the person is intelligent?
Of course not :!: Just watch TV
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