[Romantic Old Bird]

I agree about the fact that fat discrimination is sad. I speak as one who is qualified to do so. I have now overcome 90% of my problem physically, but as an adult I am pretty sure my considerable weight did not hold me back half as much as my negative self-image. I still did pretty well in my career, although I always felt the need to make fun of myself and look for reassurance. I was constantly told that it didn't matter, and that I made more of a problem of it than anyone else.

That can be pretty annoying for other people to deal with. The other approach is to be aggressive and in your face about it like Rik. I have to say that Rik Wallers problem is attitude as much as anything. He had the platform from which to launch a sucessful career, but basically he blew it by being pretty obnoxious and arrogant.

He also lacks star quality. That's the real issue