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We see it on television, in magazines, and on billboards, the rich, famous, and beautiful are everywhere, and it's hard not to notice the effect that they have on everyday people.

We want to know what they're doing, where they're going, who they're dating, and what they're wearing. For those of us who aren't born into wealthy families or have any hope of becoming a celebrity in our lifetime, it's fascinating to watch how celebrities live, and to see all that they have.

Fabulous homes in exotic locations, traveling in luxurious vehicles and private jets, wearing the latest designer fashions despite the enormous cost. It's so different than our ordinary lives that we can't help but take notice.

But it doesn't end there, celebrities also have what people value the most, freedom. Imagine jumping on a plane and going on vacation to anywhere your heart desires. Wouldn't it be fabulous if working was an option?

While the rest of us are worrying about paying rent, putting food on the table, and hoping to get ahead so our children can have a better future, most celebrities are worried about what they'll wear to the Oscar's. It's only natural for us to wish we had all that they do.

I believe that society's obsession with celebrities is not only about having ultimate freedom but also the desire to be loved. Everyone wants to be loved, and from the outside looking in, it seems that celebrities have all of the love they could possibly need and more.

But it's not only the lower classes of society that dream of the lifestyles of the rich and famous. People from every walk of life dream of being rich, popular, and beautiful. I suppose that most of us think that fame and fortune would answer all of our problems. Perhaps we'll never learn that no amount of money can buy happiness.

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