The professional celebrity, male and female, is the crowning result of the star system of a society that makes a fetish of competition. In America, this system is carried to the point where a man who can knock a small white ball into a series of holes in the ground with more efficiency than anyone else thereby gains social access to the President of the United States.

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This quote highlights the idolization of celebrities in a society that values competition. It suggests that in America, individuals who excel at trivial skills, like golf, are given significant social privileges, such as access to the President. This reflects a star system where professional celebrities are seen as the ultimate achievement. The quote questions the societal values and priorities placed on fame and achievement, pointing out the absurdity of its extent in American society.

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