60 million books, 100 million records...
...now residing at the bottom of landfills.
For all those who are convinced that fame, popularity, and even notoriety are forever, you are advised to look up the Rod McKuen story. Be forewarned that while the story is not pretty, nor was there ever a "comeback", it remains a flawless example of those who not only happened to be in the right place at the right time but also managed to briefly capitalize upon the cultural zeitgeist like no one ever before or since.