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Gord here to kick off the week and I’ve been thinking about Celebrity status with all the stars in town for the Toronto International Film Festival.

Imagine you wake up tomorrow and you’re the star of the biggest blockbuster film on the planet. Everyone wants a piece of your time or clothing. Wouldn’t that be cool?

Better still, you go to the bank and look at your statement, you finish counting all the zeros that come after the 25 instead of before it. Your assistant tells you that you’ve got to get ready for the big gala opening of your movie tonight and you’re invited to Brad and Angelina’s house after the show…Wow! That would be a great dream life huh?

Here comes the “but” and it’s a big one! Your privacy is the trade off for all the fame. Can you do it? Would you do it? Living the Celeb life in exchange for the Paparazzi taking pictures when you’re having “private time” with your spouse or kids. That’s what most of the stars in Hollywood say is the worst part of celebrity.

I have a theory in how to deal with the Paparazzi. All they want is the picture of you that they sell to the Tabloids for cash, that one picture where you’re at your worst or trying to hide from them. I say give them access to everything, don’t let them hide in the bushes, let them in. Let them take pictures and the pictures of you become not so hard to get and less important to them.

Also, be their friends…if you’re angry at them all the time, they will go to great lengths to get the one bad shot to get back at you. Maybe, hopefully, someday, I can test out my theory for myself. For now I will continue to be part of the Wiseguys…unless I branch out and try a  solo career…Hmmmmm.

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