Being a fan and having a true friendship--can the two co-exist?--a discussion

[*ClassicVintage*]

Posted: 8/26/05 at 7:27pm

I most definately believe that you can still be a fan and become a friend. Like you said, I believe that friendships are made from spending time with the other person, such as on the phone/ internet, eating a meal together, just hanging out and having a good time-- not just greeting at the stage door.

I also think it depends on your personality. Some people get star struck, which ultimately leads to a barrier between any friendship that may have evolved. Others, however, tend not to care the 'status' of anyone, thus creating no barriers and making it much easier to form friendships.

[Thenardier]

Posted: 8/27/05 at 1:47pm

Well, if you are only being their friend because they are a performer, well - I'd rather befriend a policeman...or firefighter. Maybe a dishonest banker.

But still...there will always be the doubt of why you befriended them in the first place.