be self-reliant, be self-sufficient, be a self-made man/woman
show initiative, do something of one's own accord
be tenacious, perseverance, willpower
keep one's word, an upright citizen, preserve one's integrity
be down-to-earth, be very arty
set the benchmark for something, worship somebody, meet somebody in person
a Renaissance man/woman, be versatile, be artistic
world-renowned, an overnight success, one's legacy lives on, one has a large following
a go-getter, a consummate actor/actress/athlete, a prodigy
people from all walks of life, people who live next door to you, go from rage to riches
is a subject very close to one's heart, be concerned about something
is a luxury, is an absolute necessity
is part and parcel of being famous, celebrity, paparazzi, extravagant lifestyles