The Ten Biggest Myths of Celebrity

Myth #1:  Celebrities embody that which is most beautiful and noble about society.

Myth #2:  Celebrities are cool.

Myth #3:  Celebrities make life more interesting and meaningful for everyone.

Myth #4:  Without celebrities, our youth would be deprived of valuable role models.

Myth #5: Celebrities make the world a better place.

Myth #6:  Celebrities earn their income.

Myth #7:  Celebrities deserve the special recognition they receive.

Myth #8:  Celebrity lifestyles don't harm anyone.

Myth #9:  Celebrities are solely responsible for the way society worships them.

Myth #10:  Those who criticize celebrities actually envy them.

 

"A celebrity is a person who works hard all his life to become known, then wears dark glasses to avoid being recognized."

-Fred Allen                    Treadmill to Oblivion