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...have a gift for love: look at the people, in the millions, weeping on the streets of London. Diana was a mirror, not a lamp. You looked at her and saw your own ordinary humanity, written in lights. After all, everyone is a star, everyone is a prima donna, in the karaoke...
Finally, talk to professors in your potential classes. Harvard mythology unfairly portrays professors as prima donnas, who despise teaching undergrads (or in the words of former professor and now Sen. Phil Gramm, "slopping the hogs"). This is almost uniformly untrue. The vast majority of professors enjoy talking about their courses; it is, after all, their passion in life. Just make an appointment or write an e-mail to discuss your interests, concerns or inquiries. You will get thoughtful and informative responses...
...being met as well. At its core, the Myth is a secular way to give the universe meaning, and humanity a renewed place at the head of the table: not only are we not alone, not only are the skies populated by superhuman beings, but their visits here are prima facie evidence that we are of some consuming interest. In Saler's words, the Roswell Myth is "an effort to put enchantment back in nature." UFOlogists, he says, "are employing idioms of science in what is really a romantic pursuit. I find that fascinating, even inspiring...
...Part of the magic is the drawing together of prima donnas who discover how hard it is to talk to people outside of your field and how mind-enlarging it is," Wilson said. "It really makes people's brains spin in different ways...
...Kerri Strug, 19. Considered a senior citizen in the rather precious world of gymnastics, the tiny Olympian displayed courage not usually associated with high school seniors. Indeed, a replay of her dash down the ramp on a badly sprained left ankle should be shown to those prima donnas who beg out of the lineup because of the slightest twinge. Let the pro who doesn't want to play on a particular day watch a tape of Strug doing her Yurchenko 1 1/2 vault, nailing her landing and then keeping her balance as she pivots to the judges on one foot...