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Our personal heroes were Seals and Crofts, the folky, long-haired, mandolin-rockin’ duo that sang “Summer Breeze” and “Hummingbird” and were quite vocal about their Baha’i Faith.
Rainn Wilson • The Bassoon King: Art, Idiocy, and Other Sordid Tales from the Band Room

They share intimate stories and hardships from their own lives and invite followers to reciprocate. Followers form deep-rooted loyalties to their favorite teachers and start referring to classes not by brand name but by instructor name. It’s not “I’m going to SoulCycle at four p.m. today and six p.m. tomorrow,” but “I’m going to Angela’s class toda
... See moreAmanda Montell • Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism
disturbing thought, because nearly every idea Tom Cruise expressed could be found somewhere in the massive writings of L. Ron Hubbard. I discovered this when Cruise had his personal Scientology liaison bring a heavy red book to the table. He opened it to the Scientology code of honor, and we discussed it point by point—set a good example, fulfill y
... See moreNeil Strauss • The Game
The most famous woman to have espoused Druidry is perhaps Boudicca (sometimes known as Boadicea) who, as leader of the Iceni tribe, was almost certainly steeped in Druidism.
Philip Carr-Gomm • What Do Druids Believe? (What Do We Believe)
And so a name for her most loyal fans was born. Gaga has used high-profile events to show her dedication to these Little Monsters. Gaga performed at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards on January 31, 2010. She was to sing for the first time with Elton John and had commissioned a special piano for the performance.
Jackie Huba • Monster Loyalty: How Lady Gaga Turns Followers into Fanatics
Gaga has a thing for unicorns. She told the Big Top 40 Show in England that she’s “obsessed with the idea of a creature that was born with something magical that sort of made them the misfit in the world of the stallion.”