I thought celebrity meant Hollywood, that's it. I began to see that does include Olympians. People have so much respect for Olympians.
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I didn't realize that winning the Olympics at age 14 automatically put me in the category of being a celebrity.
Olympians are the product of the Movement, and to get them to the stadiums, pools and playing fields, it takes the actions of legions of people who might not be Olympians.
I think to actually be an Olympian to me means that you've trained most of your life, or you've dedicated most of your life or a big chunk of your life into doing something that you believe that you can accomplish.
Actors geek out over athletes. Everyone knows that.
It is surprising how many professional athletes, along with their families and friends, are gaga over movie and music stars, and the reverse is true with entertainers and sports stars.
Former Olympians also get paid to make appearances. Many of them won their medals in an era when Olympic success didn't go hand-in-hand with financial success.
Past Olympians have a continuing role within the Olympic family.
Getting to know athletes from all over the planet is a big part of the Olympic experience.
I think, in a lot of ways, celebrities represent the American dream. They have financial fluidity and options at their disposal.
I think that's one thing about the entertainment industry: Athletes want to be actors, and musicians want to be actors, so it all kind of mixes nice together.
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