A study from Ipsos suggest that people around the world are generally split when it comes to what makes athletes, politicians, entertainers and celebrities who are at the peak of their abilities self
destruct. A little over half said it's not because they can't handle fame, but it's who they really are.
Ipsos' poll of 18,722 adults for Reuters News found half (54%) of world citizens agree
that when sports celebrities, politicians or movie stars "do something that is a personal embarrassment or causes personal shame or destruction," the explanation closest to the truth is "that's just
who they really are deep down." Forty six percent believe "power, influence and ego causes them to think that they can behave this way and get away with doing it."
The poll showed differences
by nation: In France, four in five (80%) say power and influence causes the inappropriate behavior. The majority in Belgium (64%), Germany (62%), China (57%) and South Africa (52%) also subscribe to
that idea.