“It is strange to be known so universally and yet to be so lonely.” EinsteinWell, I have been reading a lot of articles lately that really have me thinking about Rob and the price of fame. Although many of us dream of being rich and famous and beautiful, I imagine it is not all roses and glory. Imagine losing any amount of privacy, having half truths and lies spread all around the world about you...and imagine this if you are awkward and shy...and maybe just a little people phobic. How would you feel?
I know...I know...I have said and do still feel that if you can't stand the heat...get out of the kitchen, actors want fame and glory...right? But maybe...just maybe...some actors act because it is who they are...it is in their soul...like musicians play because they HAVE to....it s a part of them. Maybe they want to share their gifts with the world...but struggle with the other side of fame.
I have a little boy...he is talented...and smart...and funny...and wonderful...but he panics when he is the center of attention. He has a hard time dealing with frustration...with embarrassment...he gets upset when someone pays him a compliment...he thinks he is always wrong...and never does anything right...he has a genuine disorder...(which I will not discuss)...and I pray every day that we can work past these issues because he has so much to offer the world...no matter what he chooses to do in life.
A lot of the stories about Rob remind me of him.
And now...the guilt sets in...because I am a Rob fan...obviously....I think he is gorgeous...and talented...is my blog wrong? I mean it is really just here for my friends. Would I be one of those crazy fans that screams and faints at the sight of him? Would I beg for a picture or his autograph?
I like to think I would be calm and cool...tell him...hey...I think you are great...and move on
(o.k., so maybe I would sneak a pic with my cell...but I wouldn't let him know I was taking it...and I would make sure it was very flattering)...no screaming of freaking out...I mean I am a little old for that.
The truth is...I imagine I would be star struck...but I hope I would remember...he is just a person...and treat him as such.
i would have to agree.. as much as i would want to jump all over that.. i would treat him as a everday person... with a hi and good bye.. and maybe a wink too lol..
ReplyDeletethat is sooo true! i sure hope we don't end up with another Heath Ledger on our hands. that would be sooo sad!
ReplyDeleteI think Rob just needs to put life in perspective...and realize he just has to remain true to himself and all will be good.
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