Are We Talent?

In times past, actors, singers and dancers were thought of as... well, a lower class of people. Entertainers, almost selling themselves to make a living. We all know this is not true. These days some of the most powerful people in the world are performers... (no political inuendo intended.) We have movie stars dominating modern culture and although I feel that perhaps their wealth is excessive and their self-pride pitiful at times we cannot simply brush them off as "talent." Performers, of any kind, are artists. They express dynamic emotions and emote powerful responses from their audiences. Watching a show is more than observing people pretending to be characters, we can be transported into the most amazing places. That "buzz" you get when watching a wonderful show (or performing in one) is almost indescribable and this is not created by "talent." Is is created by sensitive individuals, who are truly human and in touch with themselves. I think they deserve a great recognition (all performers - not just the superstars aforementioned) for exposing themselves... opening up to criticism to do justice to a role, or a performance. They deserve a name.