George Clooney is a wonderful philanthropist. But I've heard regular people say, "Would he just shut up and be hot?"
I'm not a dancer, and it was very time-consuming. But I met great people, and it was flattering to be asked to be on. You don't understand how demanding that show is until you're on the inside. That is real work. Real work!
Maybe it's your obligation to use your celebrity for more than just your new BMW. I use mine to make people smile.
I know firsthand that educators are the most overworked and underpaid people around. It influenced me in that it was always about family first, and education was right next to that. There was never any question about whether I was going to college.
I know it's hard to let go of people that have been with you forever. Sometimes it's time to call it a day.