Information taken from The Independent on Sunday.

There’s been a rise of incidences of the latest condition psychologists have been treating around the world – CWS, or Celebrity Worship Syndrome.

Here’s how to find out if you are a sufferer, but before you do the test you might want to take a quick look here first.

Do you:-
1. Enjoy watching, reading or listening to your favourite celebrity?
2. Think learning the life story of your favourite celebrity is a lot of fun?
3. Keep up with news about your favourite celebrity as an interesting pastime?
4. Love to talk with other fans of your idol?
5. Like watching or hearing about your idol when you’re in a large group?
6. Find it enjoyable just to be with followers of your idol?
7. Discuss your celebrity’s latest doings with your friends?
8. Feel compelled to learn the habits of your idol?
9. Keep pictures and/or souvenirs of your favourite celebrity in a special place?
10. Feel like dying when your idol dies?

Scoring.
Yes to one to three : you have mild CWS.
Yes to 4 to 7 : You’ve got serious CWS.
Yes to all : get a life you erotomanic.*

* An erotomanic is someone who believes that a star is in love with them.

By the way it’s important to note that a certain degree of celebrity worship is necessary for economic viability. Imagine the magazines that would go out of business, the films we wouldn’t bother to see, the CD’s we wouldn’t buy and the products we wouldn’t purchase if we were all suddenly “cured”. Plus the celebrities would suddenly experience a drop in their standard of living if we didn’t care whether Brad Pitt or Keith Chedwin played the romantic lead opposite Julia Roberts! At the end of the day it’s similarly a matter of supply and demand. (except in the case of Victoria Beckham!)

Thanks go to Denise for passing on this report to The REGiment.

And Pat informs me that there’s a Withnail And I soundtrack CD for auction at eBay. It says it’s for the US only, but if you’re outside the US and interested then let Pat know personally and she’ll work something out with you.

Title of item: Withnail and I CD – out of print
Seller: mehappyevil
Starts: Feb-15-02 12:01:01 PST
Ends: Feb-22-02 12:01:01 PST
Price: Currently $7.99
To bid on the item, go to: http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1515063402

Item Description:

Withnail and I Soundtrack: Original music composed by David Dundas and Rick Wentworth. It is Camden in 1969, and two unemployed actors, Withnail (Richard E Grant), and I (Paul McGann), are facing up to the harsh realities of an empty wine cellar and a harsh comedown following a speed binge. The CD was released in 1987 on DRG Records CD is in good working condition as well as the CD cover and tray.

Tracks: 01. A Whiter Shade Of Pale – King Curtis 02. The Wolf 03. All Along The Watchtower – The Jimi Hendrix Hendrix Experience 04. To The Crow 05. Voodoo Chile – Jimi Hendrix Experience 06. While My Guitar Gently Weeps – The Beatles 07. Marwood Walks 08. Monty Remembers 09. La Fite 10. Hang Out The Stars In Indiana – New Mayfair Dance Orchestra/Ray Noble/Al Bowlly 11. Crow Crag 12. Cheval Blanc 13. My Friend – Charlie Kunz 14. Withnail Theme Album Credits Hugh Fordin (Compilation)

Shipping is $4.00 for priority mail, accept money order or check (ten days to clear). Any questions please ask before the auction ends. Happy Bidding!