On Fame & Celebrity in Post-Post-Modern Americ(r)a(zy) / Words from the Wise - Daniel Boorstin

"The hero was distinguished by his achievement; the celebrity by his image or trademark. The hero created himself; the celebrity is created by the media. The hero was a big man; the celebrity is a big name."

-- historian, professor, attorney and writer Daniel Boorstin (10/01/1914 - 02/28/2004)