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“Magnificent Obsession” was written by Cintra Wilson because of her great annoyance of people who are obsessed with celebrities and fame. Wilson shows great annoyance for these people who are so willing to throw away the most valuable things in their lives, just to become famous or to meet a celebrity. In Wilson’s view, fame is an addiction, an uncontrollable epic that gives “Constant slobbering attention. Obscene wealth, and armies of anonymous worshipers so hypnotized that they would saw off their own fingers just to be smiled at.” What exactly is fame? And who does it come from? Talent? “Talent is not the reason for fa