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Luckily, there's a new antidote--Cooper Lawrence--who will talk you through the reasons why star obsession is A-List OK. If you've ever wondered if your celebrity obsession is dangerous to your health, then dig into Cooper Lawrence's new investigation into the cult of celebrity. From digging into the historical roots of star worship to the inner workings of the Hollywood machine, you'll finally understand why celebrities really do matter." —Bonnie Fuller, cofounder of Bonnie Fuller Media, former vice-president and chief editorial director of American Media “Cooper Lawrence’s exploration of celebrity culture is one of the most ardent and straightforward we have.” —Rita Cosby, Emmy–Award winning journalist, former MSNBC correspondent “Cooper has the rare ability to take what’s going on in the celebrity world and break it down in real-life terms. In this book, she does it with her genuine, no-pretense style.” —Peter Grossman, US Weekly Magazine “A guiding light in a storm, Cooper gave me back the power to grow again in this business. Her book The Cult of Celebrity has that same powerful impact.”—Christopher Atkins, Golden Globe–nominated actor; costar, The Blue Lagoon “Being with Cooper is like being with one of your closest friends—one who happens to be a treasure trove of humor, wit, ease, incredible sensibility, and a vivacious personality, all wrapped up with intellect and experience.” —Eric Nies, model/actor, MTV’s Real World and former host of MTV’s The Grind “In a world of lies, deception, ego and the all-important ‘image’, Cooper absolutely helped me keep a clear perception of myself, my goals, and my beliefs. She believed in me and was a strong voice of hope and reason in a time of dire need.” —Jeremy Jackson, actor, Baywatch "It’s the celebrity shock value age and Cooper Lawrence has keen compassionate insight into the good, the bad, and the ugly." —Adrian Zmed, actor (T. J. Hooker; Grease 2) “Cooper’s vast wealth of pop culture knowledge makes her my first choice to call when I need an expert opinion on celebrity canoodling for OK! magazine. Her sense of humor and wit along with her insight into personal relationships make her an invaluable resource. Thanks, Coop!” —Meaghan Murphy, West Coast news editor, OK! Magazine Review "Do you find yourself constantly worrying about Jen's lovelife? Britney's mental health and Suri's thumbsucking? You've become a full fledged member of the cult of celebrity. Luckily, there's a new antidote--Cooper Lawrence--who will talk you through the reasons why star obsession is A-List OK. If you've ever wondered if your celebrity obsession is dangerous to your health, then dig into Cooper Lawrence's new investigation into the cult of celebrity. From digging into the historical roots of star worship to the inner workings of the Hollywood machine, you'll finally understand why celebrities really do matter." —Bonnie Fuller, cofounder of Bonnie Fuller Media, former vice-president and chief editorial director of American Media “Cooper Lawrence’s exploration of celebrity culture is one of the most ardent and straightforward we have.” —Rita Cosby, Emmy–Award winning journalist, former MSNBC correspondent “Cooper has the rare ability to take what’s going on in the celebrity world and break it down in real-life terms. In this book, she does it with her genuine, no-pretense style.” —Peter Grossman, US Weekly Magazine “A guiding light in a storm, Cooper gave me back the power to grow again in this business. Her book The Cult of Celebrity has that same powerful impact.”—Christopher Atkins, Golden Globe–nominated actor; costar, The Blue Lagoon “Being with Cooper is like being with one of your closest friends—one who happens to be a treasure trove of humor, wit, ease, incredible sensibility, and a vivacious personality, all wrapped up with intellect and experience.” —Eric Nies, model/actor, MTV’s Real World and former host of MTV’s The Grind “In a world of lies, deception, ego and the all-important ‘image’, Cooper absolutely helped me keep a clear perception of myself, my goals, and my beliefs. She believed in me and was a strong voice of hope and reason in a time of dire need.” —Jeremy Jackson, actor, Baywatch "It’s the celebrity shock value age and Cooper Lawrence has keen compassionate insight into the good, the bad, and the ugly." —Adrian Zmed, actor (T.
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