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What makes you "connect" with certain stars, famous people?

beautyandabag4me — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 07:29:33 GMT

Just read an article on Cameron Diaz and I can't seem to figure out if I like her or not? Kind of like Kelli Ripa for me....there is something that makes them not as relatable. Their "cutsie" thing seems more forced to me...where as someone like Drew Barrymore feels so much more like "one of the gals".

Do you have other stars who you can't tell if they are all an act or real.

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ittyreen — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 07:38:16 GMT

I liked the singer Adele until I heard her foul-mouthed tirade against her father. Family disputes should be kept private IMO and I haven't cared for her since.

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Grade1Teach — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 13:58:39 GMT

I don't feel like I really "connect" with any star. Their lives are so different from mine.

However, I do like hearing stories of charity work or good deeds that are supposed to be done under the radar. With the age of technology, the work of celebrities gets publicized even if they don't want it to be.

I also have more respect for celebrities that aren't out flaunting their money and lifestyle all the time. It just gets to be too much. They end up looking greedy and selfish.

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AngelPuppy1 — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 14:22:40 GMT

I don't like conceited or overly-confident people. I agree with the cutesy thing --- that's a no go. And I also agree with your comments on Drew Barrymore. I like her. She seems to be just what she is. Of course, the "stars" are different from us, but some don't seem to be so jaded and in love with themselves as others. I can't handle people like Beyonce. Everyone acts like she is some kind of queen and the greatest talent and beauty ever. No way. I'm sick to death of seeing and hearing about her.

I like Sandra Bullock, too. She seems like good people.

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Desertdi — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 14:41:53 GMT

Nothing.........even though I did work for a rather well-known person

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Dusty1 — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 17:18:43 GMT

I suppose it's the same thing that makes me "connect" to people in my everyday life. The same values & morals. On the other side, there are famous people that others just adore that I can not even.....Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Aniston (Not because of the Brad Pitt connection-they just both turn me way off!), Bradley Cooper, Matthew McConaughey.

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just bee — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 18:54:12 GMT

Respect for their talent, I guess. And respect for their commitment and hard work. I imagine that's why I enjoyed Breaking Bad so much. I felt that Vince Gilligan had assembled a cast and crew that worked so well together. The writers, actors, and directors produced a series of consistent quality. The show ended before it jumped the shark.

Each actor evolved and became better with each episode. It was fascinating to watch. I'm still amazed by the performances from Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, and Jonathan Banks.

I got the feeling that I was watching actors, writers, and directors who were telling me the truth. These projects are rarely the well-oiled machines they're portrayed as. The players don't always get along.

That's why I was so relieved when I went to the BioPark in ABQ last year and stumbled across Steven Michael Quezada who played Steve Gomez on the show (he lives in ABQ and is on the school board). That day he was with a group of people and it appeared as if they were interviewing him for some magazine. I didn't intrude, but I did linger in the area to eavesdrop.

At one point the woman in the group asked: "Now that the series is over, tell us. Who were the divas?"

And Quezada answered as I'd hoped, even when pressed. "There were no divas."

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wilma — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 18:57:37 GMT

On 2/1/2014 Grade1Teach said:
I don't feel like I really ""connect"" with any star. Their lives are so different from mine.

Agree. Most celebs really ""turn me off"". I don't read or follow the lives of celebrities - just not into that. I am not interested in the daily lives of any of these actors or singers. I never watch any awards show - just too much self glorification and bum kissing for me.

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stevieb — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 18:59:18 GMT

I've reached the point where I pay so little attention to 'celebrities' that if they had to depend on me for their 'celebrity' status, well, they wouldn't be 'celebrities'...

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Sooner — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 19:06:51 GMT

They are people I see on tv or in magazines. I don't know they, why on earth would I connect with them? I really don't pay much attention to them at all.

I just thought about something sort of related. My hubby and I were talking last night about commercials and the sappy little stories that some people on tv were talking about and how it made them teary eyed. Those don't do anything for me. It's a commercial and I don't really get involved with commercials. I just think they are sort of silly. Is it just me? Do commercials "get to" you????

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HappyDaze — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 19:13:54 GMT

On 2/1/2014 Sooner said:
They are people I see on tv or in magazines. I don't know they, why on earth would I connect with them? I really don't pay much attention to them at all.

exactly. I've never understood the fascination with "celebrities". They perform a job that I may or may not enjoy (a movie, a song, a tv show). That is about the extent of my "relationship" or "connection" with them.

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tdog — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 19:14:53 GMT

I like the stars who seem to like people a lot, like Justin Timberlake and Ellen Degeneris. Cameron Diaz seems nice, just can't get past the fact that she was involved with A Rod!! I don't blame people for enjoying their success and spending money, but the ones who are over the top with it disgust me. Some successful people manage to remain humble and grateful and shun publicity. I am not influenced by stars and their political views or their smug feelings of superiority about their personal values. Rosie O'Donnell comes to mind, even though she seems to have slipped from the radar. I guess I like actors who view their work as a job and are professional about it and don't think they are from some privileged class of people who are entitled to royal treatment. There are a lot of fine people in the sports professions, also. Many golfers and former stars like Andre Agassi are in that category. I respect talent and gifted people, I just prefer the ones who seem kind and retain humility and are grateful what they have achieved.

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jeanlake — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 19:24:35 GMT

If a talented entertainer shows humility, humor and generosity -- and doesn't constantly go through personal meltdowns -- I generally think well of h/her. Entertainers are just as imperfect and insecure as the rest of us, but their lives are under a microscope. There are some entertainers I would enjoy having hot tea or coffee with - but not to gush or get an autograph. Just to chat and absorb their travel and other famous people experiences. With today's intrusive media, I think half-wit entertainer jerks phase out quickly.

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jeanlake — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 19:36:23 GMT

I met Garth Brooks at spring training baseball camp in Surprise, Arizona. He was working out with the Royals' team and getting charity endorsements for his kids' program. He signed autographs and chatted with people after each practice. What a guy! His uniform was grass stained and he was dog tired, but he said he would sign autographs for seniors and kids first, because it was hot that day. The in between ages are stronger and can take the heat. We were in between age and he called my teen daughter back home and told her to be good and get her homework done. She'll never forget that. He chatted with my husband like an old friend. And to think....he could have walked back to the locker room and no one would have blame him. There are some good entertainers who have kept soft eyes, good hearts and humility -- just like the folks we meet each day.

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Junker2327 — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 19:36:31 GMT

I had a deep affection for Princess Diana!

Beckyo

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just bee — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 20:12:29 GMT

On 2/1/2014 ury said:
I met Garth Brooks at spring training baseball camp in Surprise, Arizona. He was working out with the Royals' team and getting charity endorsements for his kids' program. He signed autographs and chatted with people after each practice. What a guy! His uniform was grass stained and he was dog tired, but he said he would sign autographs for seniors and kids first, because it was hot that day. The in between ages are stronger and can take the heat. We were in between age and he called my teen daughter back home and told her to be good and get her homework done. She'll never forget that. He chatted with my husband like an old friend. And to think....he could have walked back to the locker room and no one would have blame him. There are some good entertainers who have kept soft eyes, good hearts and humility -- just like the folks we meet each day.

Great story, Ury. I had a similar experience when I was younger. I was born in Chicago and my dad was a diehard Cubs fan. The 1969 Cubs were my team; I was nine and Ernie Banks was my hero. My sister and I stood in line for hours, outside Uptown Federal Bank, just to meet first baseman Banks and catcher Randy Hundley. The line was longer than anyone had expected, and Ernie and Randy had put in their time. But they stayed and they shook every sticky, sweaty hand of every little kid in that line before they left that day.

I'll never forget that.

Today, I really can't say I watch professional sports. The bad behavior of so many of the players has been disappointing. I tune into the Little League World Series when I want to see sportsmanship.

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Annabellethecat66 — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 20:34:25 GMT

When I was young (I'm 67) my best friend and I used to write letters to our favorite movie stars (that's what they were called back then). James Garner (Maverick) at the time was one of my favorite stars. I'd get sent autographed pictures. Back then they'd always send back 8X10 pictures autographed.

I've often had pretty good luck with hearing from someone I've enjoyed (personality).

Years back (in around 2002) I read all of the books by Clive Cussler (he's always on the best seller list). I wrote him a fan letter. Guess what? He and I started responding. He actually sent me several hand written pages from some of the books he'd written that were best sellers! He'd send me letters (all handwritten) answering some of my questions (like who were his main characters based on). Lots of things about his cars.

I had/have the address to one of the houses he owns where he spends most of his time. He even included his phone number (I've never called it because I felt like it was an intrusion). My best friend's brother is also a fan of his. I gave most of the letters and pages from the transcripts to him. I kept two letters for myself.

I wrote a short fan letter to Kevin Spacey when he was in a play in Washington, DC (near where I live) telling him how much I like his work and that my family always teases me because I like him so much.

He wrote me a short note (by hand) and sent me a picture (fan picture) with written across it "insert real name, "Don't pay any attention to what your family says. Thank you for your support...Kevin".

I've been published (very small articles) in the Washington Post newspaper and I was an editor for my college newspaper (I mention this because maybe they answer me because they like the way I write).

I appreciate the celebrity for what they've accomplished.

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MomCat — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 20:36:31 GMT

I DO NOT connect with celebrities. Thank goodness.

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kzeks — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 20:36:57 GMT

No, and I do not want to... I have enough friends & family

to "connect" with...

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KentuckyWoman — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 20:43:51 GMT

I don't connect with any star or celebrity and am not impressed or overwhelmed with their awesomeness.