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He was resented for puncturing euphemisms of communal self-regard.

That Stanfa was Old World made him not only an outsider resented by the likes of Merlino, but one who operated on a different level of ruthlessness.

This isn’t solely because we perceive celebrities these days as more detached; we resent the seemingly substantial advantage celebrities confer when supporting our adversaries.

Despite Ms. Cheever’s deep attachment to her father, she writes that she resented his using her in this way, especially when she felt he was a less-than-attentive parent in real life.

“The Life of a Showgirl” looks forward to a happy relationship and bright future, though the old Taylor, the one who holds grudges and resents the celebrity machine, lingers.