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...ba href=/eating disorder/a/b, we think, "Thank goodness that isn't me." When we see Reese Witherspoon win an Oscar, we think, "Wow, I wish that was me!

"We want to be them.

We copy their diets (think low-carb), their hairstyles (remember "the Rachel"?

), their clothes, and even their religions (though practicing Kabbalah probably won't make you look like Demi Moore).

In other words we worship the red carpet they walk on.It's important to keep in mind that celebrities are just people.

Yes, they happen to be very rich, very beautiful, and with one exception, very talented people (sorry, Paris); but they're just making a living like everyone else.Why don't we become our own celebrities?

We can revere the qualities that make us fabulous and find our own inner strength.

Maybe you can't shake it like Shakira, but you might be a wonderful ballroom dancer.

You might not be able to spread the word of scientology quite like Tom Cruise, but can be just as enthusiastic about another topic without jumping like a maniac on Oprah's couch.It's OK to indulge in celebrity worship once in while, but let's remember that "real people" can be just as interesting.The opinions expressed solely are those of the writer.

Molly White is a sophomore at Munster High School.

She can be reached in care of The Times at blaszk@nwitimes.com.

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