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Staying power

In China we marvel at the staying power of Peking Opera.

Well, young people may roll their eyes but some of them will be converted later on, as time goes by.

No argument there. Time will tell.

Now, let’s read media examples of people and things that have staying power:

1. After 12 years together, six children and two years of marriage, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were meant to be one of Hollywood’s most solid couples.

Less than two years ago, indeed, Jolie told the BBC they would “be together till the end of our days”.

Now the news of their impending divorce has shocked the world, or at least the part of it that cares about such things.

Hollywood romances often appear to outsiders to be fairy tales. But it can also seem like they rarely have the happy endings of the films these stars appear in.

Before Brad and Angelina, Brad and Jennifer Aniston were destined to be together forever, while Angelina had wed and waved goodbye to two actor husbands - Jonny Lee Miller and Billy Bob Thornton - before Brad.

Theories about why A-list marriages falter include the fact both sides may work apart for long periods; are open to more temptation than mere mortals; do not rely on each other for financial support; may clash egos; and could be disappointed if their partner does not live up to their public image.

But perhaps the flow of headlines about unhappy endings actually gives us the wrong impression about Hollywood relationships, because there is a long list of high-profile couples who have proved stars can have staying power.