Comments on: With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility: The Price of Fame http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/awareness/with-great-power-comes-great-responsibility-the-price-of-fame/ Perspective on life less restricted Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:37:00 +0000 hourly 1 By: Matt Cheuvront http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/awareness/with-great-power-comes-great-responsibility-the-price-of-fame/#comment-16039 Matt Cheuvront Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:15:01 +0000 http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/?p=1772#comment-16039 Thanks for the heads up - I've worked on improving my writing style and skill throughout the tenure of this blog. Thanks for the heads up – I’ve worked on improving my writing style and skill throughout the tenure of this blog.

]]> By: Michael http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/awareness/with-great-power-comes-great-responsibility-the-price-of-fame/#comment-16032 Michael Tue, 12 Jan 2010 06:54:35 +0000 http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/?p=1772#comment-16032 Just get this one thing straight and I will look up to you. The proper way to write this is as followes: Ready? You and I.... Not you and me! Please take the time to properly address yourself and another. This will make you seem a little more educated. Thank you. Michael Just get this one thing straight and I will look up to you. The proper way to write this is as followes: Ready? You and I…. Not you and me! Please take the time to properly address yourself and another. This will make you seem a little more educated.

Thank you.
Michael

]]> By: Matt http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/awareness/with-great-power-comes-great-responsibility-the-price-of-fame/#comment-8040 Matt Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:53:08 +0000 http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/?p=1772#comment-8040 <b>@Anita.</b> You're always good for a book recommendation. I've been writing these down as you leave some comments here and there around the site. Anytime you want to send me a 'reading list' feel free - I'm more than likely going to be making a lengthy commute to and from downtown Chicago in the not-too-distant future, so a plethora of good reading material is a must! @Anita. You’re always good for a book recommendation. I’ve been writing these down as you leave some comments here and there around the site. Anytime you want to send me a ‘reading list’ feel free – I’m more than likely going to be making a lengthy commute to and from downtown Chicago in the not-too-distant future, so a plethora of good reading material is a must!

]]> By: Anita Lobo http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/awareness/with-great-power-comes-great-responsibility-the-price-of-fame/#comment-8031 Anita Lobo Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:34:45 +0000 http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/?p=1772#comment-8031 Talking about the price of fame, there's an interesting book [old fav] on how counter-culture helps evolve the very mainstream its seeks to change. Useful construct. Called: Nation of Rebels/ Joseph Heath and Andrew Potter/ Harper Business Cheers Anita Talking about the price of fame, there’s an interesting book [old fav] on how counter-culture helps evolve the very mainstream its seeks to change. Useful construct.
Called: Nation of Rebels/ Joseph Heath and Andrew Potter/ Harper Business
Cheers
Anita

]]> By: Anita Lobo http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/awareness/with-great-power-comes-great-responsibility-the-price-of-fame/#comment-8030 Anita Lobo Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:26:48 +0000 http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/?p=1772#comment-8030 Mark's insightful comment gets it - fame and recognition derive from the expectations and beliefs of a society - and so will [mis]judgement! Fame gives recognition, but doesn't automatically get you respect. My view is that public figures have a greater responsibility and more at stake when they stumble! So its more important their conduct begets respect [vs liked/ disliked], both in their public and more importantly, private lives. The inherent contradiction is that in every age, there are people who will stretch the boundaries of what is acceptable - and I for one am thankful for the comic relief and iconoclasm delivered! Cheers, Anita Lobo Mark’s insightful comment gets it – fame and recognition derive from the expectations and beliefs of a society – and so will [mis]judgement!

Fame gives recognition, but doesn’t automatically get you respect.

My view is that public figures have a greater responsibility and more at stake when they stumble!

So its more important their conduct begets respect [vs liked/ disliked], both in their public and more importantly, private lives.

The inherent contradiction is that in every age, there are people who will stretch the boundaries of what is acceptable – and I for one am thankful for the comic relief and iconoclasm delivered!

Cheers,

Anita Lobo

]]> By: Matt http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/awareness/with-great-power-comes-great-responsibility-the-price-of-fame/#comment-961 Matt Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:39:06 +0000 http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/?p=1772#comment-961 <b>@Sam</b> - I agree that our standards are a little ridiculous for some - in the end, they are still human. But, as you said, celebrities and public figures know what comes with the spotlight, and have to carry themselves accordingly. They are going to be scrutinized and criticized more often because more people are watching. More people = more opinions = more disagreement = raised expectations. It all goes hand in hand. @Sam – I agree that our standards are a little ridiculous for some – in the end, they are still human. But, as you said, celebrities and public figures know what comes with the spotlight, and have to carry themselves accordingly. They are going to be scrutinized and criticized more often because more people are watching. More people = more opinions = more disagreement = raised expectations. It all goes hand in hand.

]]> By: Matt http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/awareness/with-great-power-comes-great-responsibility-the-price-of-fame/#comment-744 Matt Mon, 27 Apr 2009 22:06:51 +0000 http://www.lifewithoutpants.com/?p=1772#comment-744 I understand where you are coming from - but think about a situation where someone you respect, someone you you thought had 'constant responsibility' - think about when they falter, when they let you down, disappoint you. Does it leave MORE of an impact because your respect from them was so high? I think respect and expectations go hand in hand - the more we respect someone, the more critical we become if they really let us down. I understand where you are coming from – but think about a situation where someone you respect, someone you you thought had ‘constant responsibility’ – think about when they falter, when they let you down, disappoint you. Does it leave MORE of an impact because your respect from them was so high? I think respect and expectations go hand in hand – the more we respect someone, the more critical we become if they really let us down.

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