One of the things that seems to happen to people when they become famous, is a sense they are somehow better than us in everything. We put them up on a pedestal and "worship" them. If worship is too strong a word for you, then we want to see them as role models. They become our heroes. Yet this can be a problem. Some who achieve fame because they are excellent at one thing may be less than perfect in most of the other things they do. Let’s take the thorny question of homosexuality as an example. Ricky Martin has just formally admitted what was an fairly open secret — that he’s a fortunate homosexual man. Although this has made minor headlines, most people have ignored it. This is interesting given two contrasting examples. Elton John and George Michael came out years ago and continue to sell around the world. Yet Adam Lambert has had almost all his recent TV appearances cancelled because he was seen to kiss a man. Incidentally, this has not prevented his sales from continuing at a high rate. His single "Whataya Want From Me" has sold more than half-a-million downloads and his album is platinum in various countries around the world. This creates a dilemma for artists and their marketers. If someone appears to be creating sales based on a heterosexual fan base with women swooning over their hero, what happens when the man comes out of the closet? In practical terms, the answer is probably nothing changes. Fans buy the music. The fantasy is something the fans add on later.

Not entirely changing the subject, the latest gossip about Roger Clemens comes from country music star, Mindy McCready. Apparently, they have been having sex for years, perhaps even starting when she was only fifteen. This is entirely consistent with his image as "The Rocket". As an all-time, record-breaking MLB pitcher, fans expected him to rack up the strikeouts and outperform off the field. Like Tiger Woods, the stories about his adulteries have only added to the mystique. However, his image was tarnished first by allegations of steroid abuse, and then by stories he was actually suffering from erectile dysfunction. The two are actually connected because men on steroids often do fail in bed. Whether the naked sex video that is due for release soon will confirm sexual failure is not yet known.

In reality, there’s no reason for athletes to be better than anyone else. We should only expect them to be good at throwing, jumping, kicking or whatever their sport requires. Except there are reasons, not connected with erectile dysfunction, why male sporting celebrities may be munching on erectile dysfunction drugs like cialis during their training sessions. Because these drugs dilate arteries, more oxygen-rich blood is carried to the muscles while exercising. This helps to build up strength and stamina. Their performance on the field improves. For those who prefer to build up muscles using steroids, the cialis also helps to restore erections. When you have a wife and multiple partners, you need these drugs to keep you going. Except, it seems Roger Clemens needed a lot of patient handling. Perhaps he was better at being a sugar daddy. Handing out presents and money keeps your partners happy. Although this would not explain McCready’s loyalty. She has money in her own right.