Advantages and disadvantages of being famous (essay) - Wady i zalety bycia sławnym (rozprawka)

Almost everybody would like to be famous. It is commonly thought that extremely popular people do not have to face any problems and lead careless lives. We can watch them on the news, we can see their photos in the newspapers and wish we could be them – rich, talented and admired. Yes, we are jealous because we would like everybody’s attention to be focused on us. It seems that we can see only positive aspects of being famous. Are there really no disadvantages of being one?

Certainly I can imagine that sometimes it may be convenient. There are not only drawbacks of being famous. First of all, such people are mostly rich or very rich. Sometimes they can be given a substantial sum of money simply for doing 'nothing'. This means that for example newspapers are willing to pay really much for wedding pictures or photos of a superstars' newborn child. What is more they are often being paid for interviews or for their presence at an event. Thus it is enough to breathe and smile to earn more during one day than an average worker throughout the month.

Moreover, if famous one will be invited to the best parties in the most expensive and prestigious clubs. Beyond any doubt such person’s nightlife is far more exciting than usually. First of all they visit the best clubs, drink the most sophisticated alcohols and wear clothes that are not available for somebody like me who has never had an opportunity to write Armani’s phone number down.

That is not all though. Famous people find it easier to find a couple. Why? Because many of those who are more or less anonymous dream of being with someone who’s famous or even about marrying them. This refers especially to women who tend to fall in love with actors or singers.

As I have already said famous people have to face difficulties in their lives. There are some disadvantages which are typical of them. Firstly, they are being fallowed almost all the time. Popularity may seem to be nice at the very beginning but usually becomes annoying in the long run. This is not only about fans waiting outside one’s home but above all this refers to some photographers called 'paparazzi'. Supposedly everybody knows what these people make for a living. They are like hunters and hiding from them is not possible. Paparazzi can turn everybody’s life into hell, depriving his victim from intimacy.

Aside from that being famous means that you do not have much time for yourself and your family. Usually you have to attend parties or meetings even if you are not willing to. Fame is beneficial in many ways but the obvious restriction is that you cannot do whatever you want. Needless to say one must stick to certain rules – unless you follow them you may not remain famous. If you spend all the free time with your family, you will probably soon be forgotten.

To sum up when it comes to fame sometimes there is nothing to be jealous about. Of course there are numerous advantages connected with being famous but one always have to pay the price. Lack of intimacy, lack of free time – these are the main disadvantages. Considering all the things mentioned, we may come to the conclusion that most of us can really enjoy their lives. Fame is tempting but life seems to be easier without it.