Where She Went

At their core, fame and celebrity are simply an increased awareness of one’s existence. They imply nothing about a person’s worth. Rather, the bestowal of celebrity status can reinforce person’s treatment as if they’re worth more than they are, simply because they are recognizable to many. Adam lives a rock star life style and is poorer for it. There is no amount of women, drugs, crowds, booze, or adoration that will make him as happy as simply being himself. But once he is famous, the expectations of his fan blur the lines of his own identity, and he begins playing a role to fit what is expected of him. Fame becomes a straitjacket, not a reward.