Of course, the reigning star of the Short Track world is Apollo Anton Ohno. Now the most decorated American Winter Olympian in history, he's also a superstar in the regular world thanks to his spot on Dancing With the Stars. But my favorite part about Apollo (besides the mythological name) is that every time the cameras are on him before a race--whether he's waiting on the sidelines or skating a warmup lap--the boy is always yawning. I love this because it means he's relaxed and confident and not consumed by the pressure of the games. It takes a true superstar to relax during Olympic competition ... and still win!
Today's bonus prize comes from an author with plenty of experience hanging with superstars: LYNNVISIBLE by Julia DeVillers. Here is the blurb:
Lynn Vincent knows all the latest trends and isn’t afraid to flaunt her funky style. The problem is, in small-town Pennsylvania, being fashion forward makes Lynn socially backward. And the queen bees at her high school won’t let her forget it, especially when her dream of making the IT panel for GlITter Girl—the coolest fashion magazine in teendom—is crushed. But when one of Lynn’s unique creations makes it into the hands of a famous designer and onto the runway, it seems that Lynn might finally get her moment in the spotlight.
This one comes out next month is on my to-be-read fun list!
To enter today's contest, tell me whether you want to be a superstar? Could you deal with all the attention and obsession and scrutiny that comes along with fame? Or would you rather succeed in the behind-the-scenes world? Answer in comments for your chance to win Oh. My. Gods. and Goddess Boot Camp and LYNNVISIBLE by Julia DeVillers.
SHORT TRACK CONTEST
Answer this question: Do you want to be a superstar?
PRIZES
(1) copy of Oh. My. Gods.
(1) copy of Goddess Boot Camp
(1) copy of LYNNVISIBLE by Julia DeVillers
Enter below and check back tomorrow (and the day after that and the day after that) for a new contest. Winners of all contests will be posted after February 28th.
And don't forget the other contests:
Gold Medal Contest
COOP2 1 HEIST SOCIETY by Ally Carter
COOP2 2 MY SOUL TO TAKE and MY SOUL TO SAVE by Rachel Vincent
COOP2 3 TATTOO and FATE by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
COOP2 4 BALLADS OF SUBURBIA by Stephanie Kuehnert
COOP2 5 LOVESTRUCK SUMMER by Melissa Walker
COOP2 6 TMI by Sarah Quigley
COOP2 7 JARS OF GLASS, DREAM FACTORY, and THE CUPCAKE QUEEN by Heather Hepler
COOP2 8 HEX HALL by Rachel Hawkins
COOP2 9 THE CINDERELLA SOCIETY by Kay Cassidy
COOP2 10 THE SPLENDOR FALLS by Rosemary Clement-Moore
COOP2 11 UNDONE by Brooke Taylor
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45 comments:
Oh, I watched the speed skaters, and wow, it was intense! Especially the end,
Answer: Hmm, it depends what I'd be a superstar for...but I guess I wouldn't want to be one so much. I need my privacy.
Hm...I don't think so. I'd hate to have to deal with the paparazzi and intrusions that big stars have to endure.
I think I would rather succeed in the behind-the-scenes world. I don't like to be the center of attention.
I would like all the fancy clothes I could wear being famous, but I would be scared by all the times where I'd have cameras following me, etc.
~Countrygal2468
I would love all the fame and being on stage and everything! :D
~Joy P.
I would love to be famous, because of the money! Not because of the fact I could buy more clothes, but because I could help the people in Haiti.
~Songbird203
No, I want to be successful, but not famous, I'm very shy, and I like my privacy.
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I would want to be famous but when I think of all the paparazzi and the lack of privacy I feel I am better off behind the scene . Sometimes when I am down, I wish I was a superstar and could get things done with a snap of fingers.
LOL
I wouldn't want to be a superstar - I'm incredibly shy, the idea of public speaking of any form makes me wanna pass out and I'd just hate the attention, I prefer to be more of a wallflower and only like to stand out when I'm with people I trust and care about. =/
no, i wouldn't want to be a 'superstar'...i would want to be successful in life but i wouldn't want what the celebs have.
I don't want to be a superstar. Imagine being followed all over by the paparazzi, having every little detail of your life common knowledge for everyone else. It would be a nightmare, despite the pros of the job.
However, I would love to be a star to try and change the way stars are seen. The clothes, the make-up, etc etc. I would want to show that looking brilliant all the time is not the be all and end all.
I have to admit, that I do like to be the centre of attention, but at some point privacy is essential, I think. But there are stars that are in the spotlight some of the time, but maintain a certain degree of privacy outside of their career. I would love that.
I also strongly agree with Lea, because it also depends on what I'd be famous for. I'd hate to be known as a stupid party girl or something like that. (and just to clarify, I don't think partying is stupid in general, it depends on the way you do!)
I would never want to be a superstar which is why if I ever publish a novel I plan on using a pen name. I would like my life to stay private.
Do you want to be a superstar?
I would have to say no. I'm super shy, so
being the center of attention and public
speaking would probably kill me hehe.
I prefer my semi-normal life =)
No, I wouldn't. I mean, at first, I think I'll like all the attention and stuff that comes with fame, but, after awhile, I think I'll get tired of all that and just want to left alone.
Grace L
I think it would be fun to be famous, getting to wear awesome clothes and walk the red carpet. I wouldn't want my life being so public, though, so I think being behind the scenes would be better.
Oh this one is super easy - I would not like living in the spotlight. No no no. Too much drama thank you.
I would like to be rich and famous but i would want that in a J.K. Rowling sort of way. SHE'S rich and famous but people leave her alone. i would TOTALLY HATE the whole Britney Spears, Miley Cirus lifestlye. I prefer behind the scenes thankyouverymuch.
i would like being a superstar. i know i could handle it because i wouldn't be like all the stars today who reley on parties, looks, and drugs. that may sound concieted, but i really do mean it. i'd be the actor on movie sets going up to other actors and saying,"why are you smoking? don't you know that you'll deteriorate your hippocampus?"
...then again, thats probably why they'd never hire me. the only actors who make it now a days have to be freaks with no common sense or morals...
being a superstar is my dream. i want to be a musician that people lookat and just say "wow, shes something special!"
i want people to realize that my poetry, lyrics, and music is what i live for. its...special =]
I would love to be successful enough in what I do but not attract the crazy media circus!
hippocampus...isnt that a mythological creature...half fish half serpent, created by Poseidon. i know the plural form is hippocampi...but idk...lolz.
And I'd just like to say, the way Apollo Ohno takes to the skates they should call him 'Apollo Ohnoyoudidnot' hes great! love that guy!!!
I only want the money that came being a superstar. The other stuff, like paparazzi and crazy people following you, I would hate.
I would not because having people always following you, etc changes you. I like who I am and I would never want to give it up. Also, I don't want to lose my friends. If I became a superstar, I wouldn't be able to hang out with them as often as I do now. So, for several reasons, I would not want to b a superstar.
No because I value my privacy too much. I'd like the money that superstars get :), I couldn't give up the rest of my life to have it.
I hate people being privy to my privacy but then again you have to pay a price for everything, I guess. And if I get to live the Fabulous Life of A Superstar, I'll probably get used to it, so why not?
Besides, Superstars are some of the most loved people in the world..who wouldn't want so much adoration?
I'd prefer to be succesful behind-the-scenes. I wouldn't ever want my personal space to be invaded. I cherish my privacy. A lot.
No, I definitely do not want to be a superstar. If I was incredible at sports or had the opportunity to act, I would take it. However, I don't want all the pressure that comes with that kind of exposure.
I actually wouldn't mind it! I love the luxury life and I'm not afraid to admit that!
I wouldn't want to be a superstar. They never win, they're either too fat, too skinny, too bitchy, too shy, too laid back, too uptight, too something. And they can be perfectly perfect 99.9% of the time, but one screw up, and it's all anyone talks about. No thank you, you can count me out.
Nah, I wouldn't want to be in the spotlight all the time. But I think I'd like some of the things that went with it.
I oscillate between wanting to be a superstar and just wanting to have a private life. I'm a pretty introverted person, but I want my name out there. I think being a superstar would just drain me too much to make it worth it. Which is why I'm more interested in publishing under a pen name. That way, if I do become a superstar, I can still maintain some modicum of privacy.
I'm more of a behind-the-scenes type of girl. Perhaps stage manager, but mostly because I have the most intense stage fright in the history of stage frights (I quake - literally on the spot, my own mini earthquake). So, it saves me.
Um, not really. I don't think I can ever handle the fame! :)
Not really. I can't handle being around people all the time. At least not big huge crowds like that. (serious stage fright)
When it all comes down to it, I would definitely want to be successful, but I'm not sure to the degree of being a superstar...
Yes, in case of be living and working under a "nom de plume" as in beeing famous for a great invention or so. I wouldn´t like to be recognized by face!
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No. I could not handle that kind of stress and attention. I have trouble handling the stress of my regular life.
Naw, I'd rather work behind the scenes. Being in the spotlight makes me do stupid things, and that's a no no if you're in the public eye.
No thanks. I like being happy little bookworm.
I used to, but then I saw that being a superstar had more bad things about it than good, so I prefer my regular life.
No, I don't think I would react well to people following me around and taking pictures, etc.
No I don't want to be a superstar because I don't want people to know all of my business. I value my privacy too much. There are just somethings that people shouldn't know.
I would like to be star, but definitely not a superstar. So, to put it in short track terms, instead of being Apolo Ohno, I'd rather be J.R. Celski. :P
When I was little I wanted to be a superstar, but now not so much. I'd hate to have people following me around all the time.
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