My brother likes the attention...I don't. What should I do?

Question

Hi, my older brother is a country music singer. People recognize us almost everywhere we go! I've talked to my grandparents about it and the response I got was, "Well, he enjoys the fame and you don't. Just try to get used to and deal with it." It's hard to just "deal" with it. When you get people stalking you, girls hitting on your brother, and people staring...it's a bit annoying. At first, I thought it was all a bit funny. People were recognizing me when I didn't have my brother with me. They were saying, "Hey, you're his sister aren't you?" and really excited little girls came up to me one day and wanted my autograph...which I totally wasn't used to...weirdy's calling me at work just to say hi and say they really liked the show and asking if I could pass on messages...and things like that. But as time went by, it started getting scary. I was in the park with my brother and some of our friends one day and some strange guy was taking pictures with his camera phone! I wanted to take his phone away and break it! Sorry, I really needed to vent...what can I do? I'm SO frustrated sometimes and don't like going out in public as much as I used to. Also, my brother and I are both singing tomorrow...in separate venues...I wanted to cancel on it. But I promised my mom I'd do a show close to our home town a year ago.

Answer 1

Well, you could always hide in your room and be a recluse.

Seriously though, you have to be mentally prepared for all these kinds of things happening, Rather than object to these, why don't you try to embrace it in your stride. Once you are a public figure, you will get 'mobbed'. At least, you are 'mobbed' for the good reasons! If you find that you cannot accept it, then you may have to 'resign and retire' from the entertainment world. It does come with a price to pay for being in the limelight.

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Answer 2

You should be happy for him. There is a price to fame so just learn to deal. You should do the show.