Not really about words, but is is by one of my heroes...

The polymath Stephen Fry has written a fascinating essay on the nature of fame.

Warning: it's long, so be prepared to spend some time. There are a few references that may be unclear to non-UK readers, but that shouldn't spoil your enjoyment.

Thanks for the link, arnie. That was really a pleasant blessay (Fry's nonce word for a [/i]longish blog entry[/i]).

Yes, thanks. I've bookmarked his blog for further perusal.

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Warning: it's long, so be prepared to spend some time.

I'll print it out and read it the next time I take a transatlantic flight!

I, too, have added it to my favorites. I enjoyed his coinages, blessay and blisquisitions.