Charles tells Rita, “[T]he key to lasting success…isn’t luck or even necessarily talent. It’s having the public recognize you right away, having them crave you, more and more of you, before they ever come to see you perform.” What did you think of this statement? Do you think it was true at the time? Is it true today?
I think that statement is even more true as influencers and actors fight for attention and money. Instant recognition allows people to command top dollar for their skill set.
I think it was true then and even more true now. There are a lot of “celebrities” out there with no talent but are recognizable or like Rita are in a terrible movie but carry it cause they are very talented.
This sort of ties in with the other question about her bohemian lifestyle. She was someone who people remembered. Not only was she pretty and talented, but she created interest in herself by being somewhat unconventional. I think the author did a good job of keeping Rita’s personality consistent throughout.
I think it is true. The saying is there is no such thing as bad press. While this is an exaggeration, the truth is to be famous you must be remembered. While this was certainly true at the time of this story, it is even more true now. There is such pressure to constantly be in the public awareness via social media, so that someone can be remembered and “sell” themselves.
I thought it was very honest. You only need to remember the Kardashian show , or tik tok “ stars” or other social Media personalities. Barbara Walter’s famously asked what talent Kim Kardashian had?