Many men and women get turned on by a difference in status (the Master and Servant age old scene).

Likewise, there is a huge difference between celebrity coupling where BOTH are famous or successful or even simply on different success levels (this affects many marriages).

When I just meet and talk with a fellow celebrity, I notice a huge difference depending on whether they are my age or older (fond memories of music hits); much younger (memories of TV shows or other high profile fame pieces such as the Sun column; BBC shows); generations (Who Let The Dogs Out - I Get Knocked Down); this century (Vile Pervert).

People are impressed or annoyed or distressed or repulsed - all by the image they remember and the contrast with the real person (Kenneth King).

No wonder memories change. Who wants to admit they got aroused sexually by meeting a star 50 years ago when they are no longer alive or in any way attractive?