Did you know that being famous can be for better or worse? Even though it had been proven a tremendous number of times that being famous can be dangerous people still aspire to be famous. This paper will tell you about the ups and downs that famous people have, as well as the economics trials and tribulations of being famous. What is the cost of a celebrity time and privacy? “Celebrities chose to be publicized. I say that some celebrities even purposely tell paparazzi where their location is so that they can be photographed. Also, the paparazzi have the right to the freedom of the press. The paparazzi cannot break any laws like entering property without permission. They are able to do whatever it is that they want as long as they obey by the laws”(Debate). Celebrities have the right to it, just like any other person. However, A true fact is that politicians and public figure themselves seek to be known to the public. Whether by aiming for to be talked about or moments in the spotlight, celebrities strive to be stars, to be heard, and to be recognized. But, at the end those actors, celebrities, and politicians are by the end humans too. They do need their own privacy and they have the right to it, just like any other person. What is the harm in being famous? “Of course there is no harm in being famous. But it doesn’t protect you either “(Liam). Many celebrities or otherwise well known people have been caught up in misinformation. It might sound like a dream to become famous and have the world at your fingertips. However, when a person is famous they are recognized virtually everywhere they goes, which means that they has no privacy. They can be followed into restrooms, bothered when trying to eat in pubic, interrupted when enga... ... middle of paper ... ... Works Cited 1. "Whats the harm in being famous?." . N.p., 12 april 2012. Web. 20 Feb 2014. . 2. Palmer, Kimberly. "Why do celebrities run into money trouble?." . N.p., 13 july 2011. Web. 20 Feb 2014. . 3. hennessy, regan. "The advantages of family communication." . N.p.. Web. 20 Feb 2014. . 4. "Should celebrities be more protected from medis." . N.p.. Web. 20 Feb 2014. http://www.debate.org/opinions/should-celebrities-be-more-protected-from-the-media 5. pearce, cindi. "the advantages and disadvantages of being famous." . N.p.. Web. 20 Feb 2014. .
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