"Famous people have usually experienced a negative event during childhood - often it's the loss of a parent, or rejection from a key figure in their life at a younger age," said Professor Cary Cooper.
Prof Cooper, based at the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, has written books exploring what drives people into the spotlight.
He said a common factor among famous people is that many are "not as self-confident as you think".
Diana Ross has spent time in rehab Celebrities have often been put down during childhood, and told they would not achieve something - such as success at school, according to his theory.
He suggested that "their 'driver' - or motivator - is therefore to achieve something they thought they couldn't manage".
Senior psychologist Glenn Wilson, who works at the Institute of Psychiatry in London, added that you have to be a bit exhibitionistic and manipulative to desire fame.
People pursue the spotlight because they "love to be loved" - although this is "part of the problem", added Prof Cooper.
No, I don't prefer to be famous. Because fame lose privacy and let you followed by people whole time , corner you with tense and bothering. But, no mind of some good reputations that we gain by our successful in life.
Yeah, I want to be famous. But a fame is not the main aim. It's just an unavoidable effect because we have done something or many things for many people.
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thanks Deepa for your nice comment.
"Famous people have usually experienced a negative event during childhood - often it's the loss of a parent, or rejection from a key figure in their life at a younger age," said Professor Cary Cooper.
Prof Cooper, based at the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, has written books exploring what drives people into the spotlight.
He said a common factor among famous people is that many are "not as self-confident as you think".
Diana Ross has spent time in rehab
Celebrities have often been put down during childhood, and told they would not achieve something - such as success at school, according to his theory.
He suggested that "their 'driver' - or motivator - is therefore to achieve something they thought they couldn't manage".
Senior psychologist Glenn Wilson, who works at the Institute of Psychiatry in London, added that you have to be a bit exhibitionistic and manipulative to desire fame.
People pursue the spotlight because they "love to be loved" - although this is "part of the problem", added Prof Cooper.
Thanks for all friends Camilla, Chandra , hekmatullah and Sahar for leaving good comments.
I say kidding because I am kidding. Of course you are famous. I know your name appears many times here. But sometimes I confuse you with Camellia. :D
Famous for Beauty and Love :)
No, I don't prefer to be famous. Because fame lose privacy and let you followed by people whole time , corner you with tense and bothering. But, no mind of some good reputations that we gain by our successful in life.
Really? Who are you? Lol. Kidding.
Yeah, I want to be famous. But a fame is not the main aim. It's just an unavoidable effect because we have done something or many things for many people.