This goes without saying that she watched all of Sharon's movies and could readily recite the actress' most unforgettable lines. Fans are a familiar sight outside the ABS-CBN compound in Quezon City. Some would have no second thought about asking strangers for assistance. Once, while on my way to the main building, I was approached by a teenage boy who asked if I could help him get inside. I forgot which celebrity he was looking for, but I do remember the earnest look on his face.
Sports fans are an entirely different lot.
The are just as expressive in showing their admiration for the player of their choice, but are less likely to go into hysterics when seeing them in person. Local basketball players are the ones getting the most attention in this country mainly due to heavy media exposure given to the teams. Although Pinoy admirers of singers and music bands are not as aggressive or as their western neighbors, they are just as enthusiastic when it comes to attending performances or concerts. Like movie fans, they can be just as religious in buying copies of their favorite artist's albums or CDs. Radio jocks have their own groupies, most of whom are content to hear their idols' voice on the airwaves.