[RickyMaveety]

Hmmm ... well, people like Paris Hilton, or A-Rod (who ever that is), do not fulfill a "need" for me, so I don't happen to contribute to whatever money it is they make. I don't see them as being particularly talented, because I don't happen to think of whatever it is they do as worthwhile. That's not sour grapes ... I just find it quite easy to live a fulfilled life without bothering with professional do nothings. I do appreciate great acting in a well written film, and will gladly donate time and money to any cause that George Clooney thinks could use it.

As for whether this Meyer person can write. I have no idea. I've never read one of her books, but based on comments from people whose opinions I respect, I would tend to think that I would probably not enjoy them. So, I can honestly say that if she chooses to stop writing ... even completely ... it's not going to impact much on my life.

I do remember reading some statistics that indicated that artistically creative people are more prone to over reaction to stressors. However, I do not think that computer programming is considered artistically creative, although the programmer certainly does create something by his/her efforts. As I recall the statistics tended to demonstrate that there is such a creature as the otherwise stereotypical "high strung artist." Or ... perhaps it really has more to do with people who are otherwise high strung being attracted to the creative arts.

As for Ms. Hilton ... there are always going to be people who are famous for being famous and who otherwise contribute nothing much at all to history, culture, or anywhere at all. After they are burnt out, they tend to just fade away unless they pop up on some idiotic game or reality show about no talent has beens. Mention one of them now, and most people will go "Who???" But, they were the Paris Hiltons of their generation.