But then Bulent Ersoy, one of the country's most famous and popular singers, and a transsexual, claimed she had once met Deniz Gezmis – an iconic leader of the 1968 leftist movement, who is no less revered today than Che Guevara.
In mainland Europe that may be true, though they are perhaps less revered in modern-day Britain.
Though in death he rests in this distinguished company, Kierkegaard was markedly less revered in life.
But the Olivier judges also recognised Wilson when he was much less revered, giving the 2002 best play prize to Jitney.
In Brand's case we should add "Hello river", since he thinks there would be less pollution if we revered rivers "like the Celtic people".
Probably not: his son, Arthur Jr, is hands-on, occasionally maladroit and indubitably less revered.
In countries where women are less "liberated", but are supposedly revered within the household, the pattern whereby respect for motherhood comes at a very high price can still be plainly seen.
Fans of both teams revere him for his knowledge, his insight and his opinions, while those whose work he is analyzing tend to be less enamored.
What is revered is the product.
