"Spark" explores how celebrities, public figures and pop culture phenomena inspire us to understand our identities, our decisions and pivotal moments in our lives. We may feel connected to celebrities based on who or what they represent and how that reflects moments in our own lives. Celebrities may be heroes, villains, signposts or temporary influences. They may be our crushes, our deities, or people we love to mock. These essays explore how our connections can spark insight and investigation.