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WHO WANTS TO BE A CELEBRITY?

December 24, 2008 at 3:51 PM · Uncategorized

WHO WANTS TO BE A CELEBRITY? By the end of 49 UP, the last episode so far in THE UP SERIES, most of the people on the program had expressed openly that being on the program had been painful. It seemed that with maturity, they were more willing to express that discomfort. I draw the conclusion that most people are uncomfortable with the kind of public attention that the average celebrity enjoys—and seeks out.