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Anyone else here NEVER want to be a public figure? (hexbear.net)
submitted 2 years ago by Great_Leader_Is_Dead@hexbear.net to c/askchapo@hexbear.net
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I ask cuz I was chatting with someone today about a creative project I'm working on, and said if I ever were to publish it I'd want to do so under a pseudo-name because if it did really well I wouldn't want to become famous, the idea of being famous at all makes me anxious.

They felt this was weird of them. Personally I think this can't be an uncommon sentiment, I mean plenty of authors out there despise public life, so I think it's a pretty common feeling.

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[–] Othello@hexbear.net 7 points 2 years ago (1 children)

id take only if i get a large amount if money and influence.

[–] Great_Leader_Is_Dead@hexbear.net 7 points 2 years ago (1 children)

See I wouldn't find the money, but influence? Fuck I don't want to be responsible for influencing other people, I barely enjoy being responsible for myself!

[–] Othello@hexbear.net 10 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

ive always had delusions of grandeur. plus i think i could have a positive impact. i would start a book/ film club that was a 50/50 mix of art and theory.

[–] Great_Leader_Is_Dead@hexbear.net 8 points 2 years ago (1 children)

The more history I read the more I don't want to end up near any fucking pulpit

[–] The_Jewish_Cuban@hexbear.net 6 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Some great leaders are born great, some achieve greatness, and others (you) have greatness thrust upon them.

Better get prepping

[–] Great_Leader_Is_Dead@hexbear.net 3 points 2 years ago

I'm not great though, I'm like okay at best. I'm pretty good at moving heavy things and making chili, that's about it!