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Have you ever known anyone famous? If so, you may have found that they are remarkably similar to the rest of us. You may have even heard them __47__ to people saying there is anything different about them. “I’m really just a normal guy,” __48__ an actor who has recently rocketed into the spotlight. There is, of course, usually a brief period when they actually start to believe they are as great as their __49__ fans suggest. They start to wear __50__ clothes and talk as if everyone should hear what they have to say. This period, however, does not often last long. They fall back to reality as fast as they had __51__ risen above it all. What will it feel like to soar to such __52__ and look down like an eagle from up high on everyone else? And what will it feel like to have flown so high only to __53__ from your dream and realize you; are only human? Some only see the __54__ in losing something they had gained. They often make __55__ attempts to regain what they lost. Often these efforts result in even greater pain. Some become __56__ financially and emotionally. The only real winners are those who are happy to be back on the ground with the rest of us. A) desperate B) disappointing C) cruelty D) bankrupt E) fancy F) protects G) altitude H) similarly I) wake J) contest K) object L) worshipping M) dignity N) originally O) protests Wise buying is a positive way in which you can make your money go further. The way you go about purchasing an article or a service can actually 47 you money or can add to the cost. Take the 48 example of a hairdryer. If you are buying a hairdryer, you might think that you are making the 49 buy if you choose one whose look you like and which is also the cheapest 50 price. But when you get it home you may find that it takes twice as long as a more expensive 51 to dry your hair.The cost of the electricity plus the cost of your time could