The hero was distinguished by his achievement; the celebrity by hi

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. – Daniel J. Boorstin

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