Celebrity Quote by Daniel J. Boorstin

The hero created himself; the celebrity is created by the media.

— Daniel J. Boorstin

“A celebrity is an object that the media manufactures today, just so they have a subject tomorrow.”

— Mokokoma Mokhonoana

The hero is known for achievements; the celebrity for well-knowns. The hero reveals the possibilities of human nature. The celebrity reveals the possibilities of…

— Daniel J. Boorstin

“Celebrity’ is increasingly the only role the media can process,”

— Charlie Brooker

“Everybody wants to talk about themselves, and everybody wants to hear everybody else's story, so we take turns playing reporter and celebrity.”

— Ryu Murakami

“Accurate and questioning dramatic and written narratives that expose true human character, is the necessary glue of any intelligent, enduring and compassionate society.”

— Yon Walls

“There can be great value in imagining our hero at the end of the story. When we have confidence in our destination we are…

— Alan Watt

“Today the word "hero" has been diminished. confused with "celebrity." But in my father's generation the word meant something. celebrities seek fame. They take…

— james bradley

“While having a strong character foundation may not sell newspapers, increase TV ratings, or make a person famous, it's essential for building a life…

— Susan C. Young

“True hero's do not archieve temporary fame, they engrave a lifetime merit that positively changes the life ahead of that; which they did in…

— Wayne Chirisa

“People view celebrities from a place of envy and inferiority. Instead of being personally inspired by their great artistry they see them in a…

— Willa Shalit

“We are what happens when the seemingly unthinkable celebrity rises to power. Our existence makes my eyes hurt.”

— Lidia Yuknavitch