| At one of the British pop awards a year or so ago, someone from one of the bands who won (it might have been cold-play) comments on Kylie Mignogue winning an award. He said, "they've clearly mistaken celebrity for talent." (He also said, "You'll always be Charlene to me, love" -- which was very funny, but not really relevant). That's my impression of California at the moment: a sideshow, where substance is far less important than image. |