Monday, September 10, 2007

On the passing of Pavarotti...

Reading the obituary of Pavarotti at http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/07/arts/music/07pavarotti.html?pagewanted=all reminds a lot about Diana.

It reminds me of someone who is not that bright, but has become hugely popular simply by manipulation of the media and the camera. If they're judged by their intellect, their popularity is not justified. But both of them present (and flirt) themselves so well in front of cameras, that people seem to care about what their true worth are.

At least Pavarotti succeeded by some measures in popularizing the opera, Diana helped only in almost bringing down the royal family that once fed her and clothed her with heirloom jewelry. Talking about bitch.

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