Sorry if this veers off-topic, but I have noticed an 'X-Factor' effect in wider circles. I work in education & every year now I get students telling me "my work deserves a higher grade, I worked so hard" etc etc etc. And it's all very reminiscent of the auditioning hopefuls in X-Factor world ' "you must put me through, it's my dream.....".

Sadly, not everyone is talented & hard work is no guarantee of accomplishment.