Do professional sportspeople know they are entertainers?
I understand that they have a talent for their chosen sport and train very hard to stay on top of their game, as they should. But, they get paid for drawing a crowd, not what they do on the field. It’s the crowds, who buy the tickets, who pay their wages. It’s also the TV rights, based on the popularity of the sport, that adds to them. As you would know, not all entertainers make a lot of money. On the other hand, some make an absolute fortune. The difference is all about how ... Read more