Why do people love reading personality profiles?

"From local heroes helping kids learn how to read, to international movie or sports figures and the out-of-body characters they portray on screen or the field, we're often drawn to motivated, inspirational people. In retelling their story, background research and unabused access is paramount. Using shared experiences, a good literary journalists can bring the subject to life with vividness and close perception. The story, then, has intimacy."