Originally Posted by
Bob Viking
The general disdain for ‘artistic luvvies’ and sportspeople on this forum also baffles me.
BV
Maybe it is because the above generally are doing their job, for which they are paid handsomely. They are will possibly receive their own awards by being the best in their chosen field, ie Gold Medal, World Champion or an Oscar. And all the financial rewards that go with it.
If you look upon the first rule of being worthy of an honour is, Service before self, then it can be very simple.
If you spend lots of time making a difference improving people's lives, great. But just for being in a successful film etc doesn't, IMHO, cut it.