Faith and Fame

Someone wrote to a teen advice website, "I want to be famous. I'm not sure what my talent is, but I really want to give it a try. Any tips?" The site's expert wisely said that most people working in fame-producing fields aren't famous; fame relies on a lot of hard work and even more luck, and seeking fame (especially with no identified talent) will probably end in disappointment. This level-headed response, however, began by affirming the teen's unrealistic (but common) desire: I want to be...