No one can handle the fame, he told the paper.
Generally, were more tolerant of it, but you know people are going to turn into assholes.
Because its just part of that process, because no one grew up that way.

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Youre supposed to be making other people look good.
Its just an instinct that the way their mind works, something more interesting is going to happen.
It can be upsetting or can be really stimulating.

Its not common, but its not unusual.
They used to be called manias.
But dont leave on the first thing, because you dont know whats really out there.
But I rely on other people and always have.
McCartney told the paper that it was partly Michaels calm that made the show possible.
Hes a benevolent dictator, he added.
Rock was on the show between 1990 and 1993.
I met Lorne in 91 or 90, said Rock.
Ive never been broke since.