PersianKitty--
I think escaping punishment has a lot more to do with wealth, as opposed to celebrity. Celebrity sort of cancels out the wealth factor. It must be difficult to be "famous" or "infamous" and have your flaws discussed in the national media. People will treat you in a different regard b/c they think they know your personality, or your character on tv.
I am relatively sure celebrity gradually distorts your ideals, personality and ethics--essentially your entire identity. You can never escape your success or your failure. Even worse, your entire life becomes a public spectacle.
Shit. Britney can not get a little oral satisfaction without worrying about the impact it will have on her career.
