Tag: narcissism

American Idols

I enjoy watching “American Idol,” and I have not missed a single episode I this season. I suspect I watch the show for the same reasons that most people do—not for the singing, which frankly is a distraction, but for the human drama: the joy, the hopes, the dreams, and, in many cases, the pain of an almost delusional belief in one’s talents. “I can be anything I want to be” is a common refrain from...
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The Difficulty of being Rahul Gandhi

I am watching Rahul Gandhi’s interview with Arnab Goswami. It’s an emotional experience. At times I find myself angered on Rahul’s behalf, and want to protect him from the big bad interviewer. But Arnab seems to be holding back – compared to his usual aggressive bombast, he is gentler with the young Gandhi, displaying rare flashes of empathy. Could Arnab actually become a psychotherapist? I...
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