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Bidisha's thought for the day: fan fervour

John Lennon was shot by a 'fan'. Tori Amos was raped by one. Madonna has recently been stalked in New York and London. What are fans seeking?"I have been in prison for 28 years and will shortly be released. I saw you in the paper and would like to meet as soon as possible." That was a "fan" letter I received as a teenager. I have no idea what the writer imagined, but it had nothing to do with me as a real person. I'm freaked by fan fervour. John Lennon was shot by a "fan". Singer Tori Amos was ...

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Bidisha's thought for the day: fan fervour

Guardian Music — John Lennon was shot by a 'fan'. Tori Amos was raped by one. Madonna has recently been stalked in New York and London. What are fans seeking?"I have been in prison for 28... more info
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