Tuesday, Lafayette, Indiana
Special Guest: Sean Boyd

(For the original post go to the archives and look up May 8th)

Sean Boyd was Dr. Will’s patient for two years as part of a court ordered agreement to be treated for anger management. He was a Catholic priest for six years but left as a result of a fist fight with his Bishop over Bingo receipts. He now owns a pub in Wheaton, Illinois called “The Irish Brogue.” He has devoted his spare time to a newsletter for ex-priests and nuns called “The Lost Frock.”
Dr. Will,

I noticed your post over the weekend about that Irish whack job, Sinead O’Connor. I vividly recall that incident when she desecrated the photo of the Holy Father. That was a shocking scandal to be sure. In fact, I hustled down to the NBC studios that very night and was prepared to confront Sinead and pop her one for all her insults. And that goes for anyone who was with her. But unfortunately I got a speeding ticket on the Wet Side Highway and never made it. She was lucky that night I’ll tell you!

What is it with these spoiled singers and their antics onstage? Here’s my theory. When someone becomes a celebrity they are suddenly surrounded by a bunch of suck ups who cater to their every whim, They have agents, assistants and other helpers who spend their time making sure that the precious cargo that is their boss is never inconvenienced or put in a situation of discomfort. From schlepping their personal belongings to demanding that everyone encountering the star is deferential to their whims and needs the star is shielded from typical human suffering.

In other words, the celebrity never has to feel upset. So as a result they feel that what they say is significant and what they feel must be acknowledged.

So Sinead and her ilk are so indulged that they feel they can say or do anything. Whoever doesn’t like it can just blow it out their nose. Here’s what I think should be done with the Sinead O’Connors of the world. A good thrashing. But not by me, of course, I have NEVER - and I mean NEVER popped a woman or a boy. And anyone who says otherwise…well, I will pop them one good.
A lot of so called regular people are now acting as if they are a celebrity or should be treated like one. These people need to be popped if you ask me.

I call these the ten indicators that you are spoiled celebrity:

1. You never carry luggage

2. You never sit in the front passenger seat of an automobile

3. You are able to use the phrase “my people”

4. You have never cooked a meal

5. You never do laundry

6. Each morning your wardrobe is selected by others

7. You shoelaces are usually tied by someone else

8. If a group’s attention is focused on someone else, you immediately leave

9. You hide your face from paparazzi that you had personally arranged to be present

10. Your annual payment to a plastic surgeon exceeds the annual salary of the average American