It was important that he convince them they would benefit from his series, but he also had to be upfront with them. He did not intend to write a fluff piece or sugar-coat any shit that he saw happening. Parker wanted to establish himself as a legitimate journalist who produced quality, factual pieces. He was done trying to please the public with rumors and innuendo and he was even more done with the practice of putting celebrities on a pedestal. Sure, they should be respected for their talents, but so should everyone else. Being famous didn’t necessarily make them any more valid or worthy of being idolized. Now, if they...