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The Starlight Ball: A Reflection on Vanity and Public Life
The Starlight Ball has become a vivid symbol of social dynamics, particularly as it relates to how people present themselves in public spaces. Attendees of the event sometimes seem to elevate it to a status reminiscent of a prom or debutante ball, even as they grow older. One speaker couldn’t help but express her astonishment at the seemingly endless need for attention among certain individuals, particularly those from the highest echelons of society.