There are fans who like to come in and be prepared with several pieces of memorabilia to be signed in addition to their cameras for a photo op. However, they are not there to appreciate someone’s work or learn something new. They are there to garner attention and exploit the people they meet for a quick buck. I know people need to pay their bills, but there are moral and more respectable ways to do so. These “fans” clearly don’t see celebrities as human beings with feelings, but as objects of affection. I’ve been able to easily identify people who spend their days doing nothing but follow celebrities around the city, demand attention on social media, and whine when they don’t get their way.

What these “fans” don’t seem to realize is that celebrities are living, breathing human beings with families, jobs and the need to pay their bills. Working in the entertainment field taught me a massive appreciation for everyone in the industry- from reporters, to assistants to publicists and, of course, to the stars themselves. When I meet someone famous, I do everything I can to separate myself from the inappropriate stalker behavior of nearby fans. I want to appreciate someone’s work, let them know about it and move on. It’s so important to respect someone on a human level, rather than treat them as, again, an object of affection.

Source: The Huffington Post