And feelings. They trade in fake feelings. Feelings take over their lives.

But yeah, for the reasons you said and the fact that even the lucky ones are getting millions of dollars just to play act. You tie all that into the adulation they receive from so much of the public and it isn't any wonder they are the way they are. I don't excuse it, but I understand it.

I often think of sports the same way, they become millionaires for playing children's games. BUT! The big difference in culture is that sports really is a meritocracy and there is real, honest competition in the work.