Entertainers v. Artists

In America people are always struggling to get ahead and to succeed. A perfect example of how we do that can be found in our entertainers, people have worked their way up through the ranks to gain money and fame. But there is an irony within this idea of success as an entertainer. Actors and actresses are often called stars because they shine in the eyes of the masses. But stars to not glimmer forever. This is also true for actors, especially comedians. Take a look at who the main comedic roles are played by in movies. It is an every changing group. Some comedians try to hang on but often fail. Like the stars in the night sky, they are born, they glimmer, then they dim and die out.
Lets examine artists now. For the most part, artists are born with a talent and through practice they improve. Some go on to sell their works in galleries, others find their works hanging in museums. But more often then not, artists find themselves producing works for commissions or work for graphic design. It is much harder to gain fame and prestige within this field. But once an artist sells a piece for millions of dollars, the price is set, they become established and will from that point out sell their work for millions.
The entertainers gain fame with ease through exposure to the public but are soon replaced by new comers. While success in the art world is much harder to reach but once one has achieved such a goal they own their prestige even after death.