I met Harris before his crimes came to light. Even then I sensed his public image was a facade I’m not convinced by the old adage that we should never meet our idols because they are bound to disappoint us. I’ve never wanted to approach human exceptionalism quite so cynically.
Source: [Guardian International](https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jun/12/rolf-harris-can-we-separate-the-art-from-the-person)