If you could be famous tomorrow, would you choose to be?

@kiran1978 (4134)
Australia
March 27, 2008 8:44am CST
I think there are both advantages and disadvantages of being famous. And I seriously cannot decide whether I would want to be famous or not. Obviously the number one advantage of being famous would be: being rich. By being rich you can have nice cars, luxurious houses, ample money to spend on whatever you like. Also it would be good to feel popular and walk on the red carpet, lol and be admired by many fans. However does the disadvantages exceed the advantages, such as being followed and almost stalked by papparazzi everywhere you go. I could personally not handle that. Also you whole private life plastered on every magazine and exaggerated. Another disadvantage would be the pressure of staying ultra skinny. Plus sometimes having too much money you don't know what to do with it. This has led some stars to overdose on drugs and booze etc. So what do you think, would you want to be famous? Please explain reasoning? If so which famous person's shoes would you like to walk in?
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@uath13 (8192)
• United States
27 Mar 08
I'd rather not be famous. In fact I wish a few less people knew me , especially the ones who want money. . I'd be one of those that punch the papparazzi.
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@kiran1978 (4134)
• Australia
28 Mar 08
You sound popular, you definately don't need need people around you that just want your money. I reckon alot of papparazzi would have a few bruises on them, lol. I would not like their job, dangerous.
@uath13 (8192)
• United States
28 Mar 08
Actors are doing a job. Just because that job puts their face in front of lots of people doesn't mean we need to get involved with their private lives or follow them around taking pictures. I happen to hate those stupid tabloids & celebrity gossip shows.
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@gemini_rose (16264)
28 Mar 08
I would not want the fame as I cannot stand being in the limelight, but I would have the money! Everyone always says that money does not bring happiness, but heck it goes a long way in making me happy!! But to be honest sitting here and trying to think of anyone I would like to be is impossible, they have so much going on in their personal lives I think I would much rather just be me, but definately with their money!
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@sahyd2don (2942)
• India
28 Mar 08
I dont like to be famous.I dont like to be defamed.I just want to be rich and dont want to live in luxuries.I just want to live life for others who are really needy. who dont have money for food.Who dont have cloths to ware.I just want to live the life of anonimity.
@kiran1978 (4134)
• Australia
29 Mar 08
You are a very caring soul, I can see you are going to make a difference in your lifetime. I hope that you do.
@cher913 (25782)
• Canada
28 Mar 08
if i were famous, i would like to be a famous author...those types of famous people not everyone will notice or recognize but you would still be making some serious cash! gotta love that!
@kiran1978 (4134)
• Australia
29 Mar 08
Excellent idea, especially if you are interested in writing about magic and wizardry like Jk Rowling you will be rolling in the cash like Scrooge MCduck, lol. You are right I have not seen a authors life bombarded with papparazzi.
@movieman (77)
• United States
27 Mar 08
This is an interesting question...I wonder what percentage of celebrities today would say that they would still choose to be famous after what they have been through. To be famous you must prepare to be strong and be able to take what they dish out. Being famous is a hard job.
@kiran1978 (4134)
• Australia
29 Mar 08
I agree with you, to be famous you do need to be strong minded to put up with what is being dished out. Some poor stars have alot of rubbish dished out at them. I feel sorry for them. Interesting point you raised about what percentage of celebrities would still choose to be famous after knowing what they do now about being famous. I think alot of them would not want to go back as it would be difficult to adjust thier lifestyle habits after having so much money to spend.
• India
28 Mar 08
As I read your discussion, I realised that you have shifted the track. You started from becoming famous and then ended up becoming an actor. Well, I rightly believe that its not only the actors who are famous. One more fact is that, the personal lives of media personalities are more flashed in magazines. I am into Biotechnology and to be a bit proud, I am soon becoming a scientist. So I believe, if anytime in life I become famous, rarely will be the chance, when my personal lives will be exposed. Obviously, Brad Pitt is more famous than Stephen Hawking. We know more about the personal lives of Branjelina than about Hawking. So I would not mind becoming a famous scientist. Although a major drawback here is that, scientists make a good mark in the hit-list of terrorists. So its just to be careful. For everything big, there is a big price to pay and everyone has his own opinions for anything.
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@kiran1978 (4134)
• Australia
29 Mar 08
Sorry I should have been a bit broader in my discussions. I do realise however that famous people does extend more then merely being an actor. If I was to choose to be famous then I would not like to be an actor but you have the right idea. Have not seen famous scientists hassled by papparazzi or their private lives exposed. I wish you all the best in fulfilling your goals and dreams of becoming a famous scientist.
@checapricorn (16061)
• United States
12 Apr 08
If I have the chance to be I would love it! hhahahaha..given a chance to choose, I will choose Angelina Jolie. I want to be that sexy, pretty! then I love how she extend all her blessings to children who are very poor!
@ltmoon (1008)
• United States
28 Mar 08
I'd take it in a New York minute! Let the pappaarazzi try to keep up with me!
• United States
28 Mar 08
It is not a rush for me. Because when your status is up their you have to watch everything you do. Prime example, Brittney Spears, I believe she is doing all that crazy stuff because all of the national attention. But being famous, it isn't bad, it is just you have to watch what you do around the public. I do not want to walk in no famous person shoes. I would rather walk in my shoes, and wait when it is my time. I would rather just be led by God, because he knows my plans for life. I know that I have greatness set before me. What I am doing right now is just temporarily.
• China
28 Mar 08
I never think of being famous. I don't think I have the capacity to be famous... But even if I could be, I will not choose to be. Being a famous one is really tiring.. you will have lot pressure, everyone will be focous on you. you will have no privacy... that's the most terrible thing..
@Marcola (2774)
• United States
27 Mar 08
I wouldn't mind being a famous actor, starring in movies. Sometimes the evil villian or in a goofy comedy like Scary Movie or Ace Ventura. It would be cool for everyone to know me and I could legitimately call myself a big shot. The part about stalkers and the paparazzi might bug me though. I don't know...I've never been stalked. Still, I think it'd be cool to make it in Hollywood. Or maybe a rockstar..so many options. The issue of money wouldn't matter because I could always find something to spend it on. If I were filthy rich, I'd donate some to an animal rights fund. Plus, it'd be great to have that kind of money. If I were famous, I could say to all the people who doubted me, "Here I am. Look at me. I showed you." Heh heh heh.
@kiran1978 (4134)
• Australia
29 Mar 08
Good to see if you were famous you would put some of your money to good use in animal rights funds. I wish you all the best in your dream of being famous. I will look out for you at the theatre.
@ruby222 (4847)
27 Mar 08
No..ive read your thread and ive decided i dont want to be famousĀ¬!!...mind you ive never wanted to be famous !! just think of having to be surrounded by people al the time...having your piccy taken...having to look your best...oh no not for me . I think its just easier to stay as myself,then if i want privacy or chocolate i cann have both!!!
@kiran1978 (4134)
• Australia
28 Mar 08
Lol, yes it is good to eat chocolate in privacy without it being plastered on the news that you ate too much. How annoying would it be being famous, you can't even eat in peace without photographers snapping your every move. Good choice, being you!!