Another?
Example: they are Mormon: you're Mormon- they are BYU grad you're a BYU grad. They come from the same small town- or you're related to them.
What are the ways or circumstances you might feel this way?
All these things and many others are ways in which many find personal pride even though the connection is simply a common connection and not related to the famous persons actions.
I know I find great pride in Mitt Romney- he's Mormon and a BYU grad. Or those that were Mormon and even if they aren't active I still think hey that's cool. Part of me thinks it's cool because somehow I feel a connection. I know there's no logic there it's just how I feel.
I'm putting this is chit chat because it doesn't have to do with religion- it's just one of the many examples that I could pull from.