“World records for runners and painters are set in equally
unequivocal media, for the runners in clock times, and for the artists in
denomination if U.S. dollars and other currencies.” 377
As a runner and an artist I found this quote very
interesting. The fame of a runner or athlete is not much different to the fame
of an artist. Scharfstein talks about how the prices of particular pieces
fluctuate as well as the times on the clock for the runners. However, in that
particular time of an auction, the price is set. As well as if a runner runs a
particular race, the time on that clock is final and cannot be changed.
I would have never thought about comparing a famous athlete
with a famous artist. When we look at Michael Phelps versus Michelangelo we may
see more things in common than we think. Both had to establish their work
ethics and practice and perfect what goals they intended to accomplish. They
had to establish themselves as well, they had to make a name for themselves and
prove to others that they are worthy of the fame. For example, Michael Phelps
and Michelangelo didn’t come out of nowhere and become famous painters or world
record-breaking swimmers. Michael Phelps had to work hard and prove himself to
his coaches and countless Olympic trials to get all those medals. Michelangelo
had to work with other artists and learn how to become someone who could be a
working artist. He had to do many apprenticeships and many projects before
accomplishing his most famous commissioned works. Both of these extraordinary
people had to work for their fame.
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