Llove Letters

I used to think that becoming a “star” often led to bad behavior (sometimes I still do), perhaps because the constant focus of attention brings out the missteps that seem to follow some well known professional athletes. It is not unusual to see, as we did this week a “star” who “was fined $2,000 by the U.S. Open after unleashing her wrath on an official who called her out for on court hindrance during Sunday’s women’s final.” (ABC News Online) I am coming to believe, however, that the real issue may be that people with “bad behavior” sometimes become “stars.” In other words, it is not the stardom that creates…