38. Since I do think "art" and "life" can be viewed separately, I'm sympathetic to trying to appreciate Allen/Polanski in spite of acts
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49. We have to learn to distinguish between masks and persons, art and life. Also, to avoid idolatry of worshiping masks.
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50. "Celebrity is a mask that eats into the face." John Updike. Okay, that's it for this one, folks.
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@ShammaBoyarin Sure, it's a mistake to worship Zizek.
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@HeerJeet Celebrity followed his charm. His charm followed his psychopathy (necessary to be functional). Without charm, caught b4 celebrity.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@HeerJeet Why pathetic? Did Vcr Oly not end that old inferiority complex? If we did not border USA we'd not compare ourselves to the giant.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@HeerJeet I wonder how many survivors are participating in these conversations. Won't speak for others but I have a lot of trouble with themThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@HeerJeet Understand if abusive dynamics are new to you and this is something you're working out for yourself. But this isn't new to others.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@HeerJeet And the thing that's so often missing-- whether it's a celebrity or simply a family member-- is the act of *listening*.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@HeerJeet Celebrity does create expectation of impunity. Or is it temptation for risky behavior with no concern for consequences. Clinton?Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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