Good observation. I seriously doubt though, that that is much of a factor here. I know, and have always known a number of famous people. This was different.

Good observation. I seriously doubt though, that that is much of a factor here. I know, and have always known a number of famous people. This was different. This was just a guy who seemed to have zero privacy and who lowered his voice conspiratorially and tried to have as private a conversation as was possible given the circumstances. And who zeroed in on what I most needed to have addressed. It may have been fake. But if someone can fake sincerity that well, it's no wonder that they rise to a position of such power. But certainly, both the halo effect and the cheerleader effect must always be factored in.