The annoying thing about it was how it just didn't stop, and he was again and again, in every single answer, self-aggrandizing more than most people in the media, which is really saying something because most media celebrities are pretty self-aggrandizing types.
To your first point, I absolutely agree with you, and I said so in the post itself: he has no obligation to be a good champion. I also agree with you that it doesn't matter much right now since his media exposure has been limited.
I have a sick feeling though, that he's too much of a self-promoter to stay silent for long, and I'd be willing to make a big prop bet that once his lawsuit about the $6 million is resolved, he's a favorite to be jumping in the media limelight at the first opportunity. In fact, I have a gut feeling that his quotes in the press about not wanting to be famous for this and such were actually a carefully planned setup so he can play the “reluctant celebrity” role later on.
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Re: Why does it matter?
Date: 2006-09-15 20:18 (UTC)The annoying thing about it was how it just didn't stop, and he was again and again, in every single answer, self-aggrandizing more than most people in the media, which is really saying something because most media celebrities are pretty self-aggrandizing types.
To your first point, I absolutely agree with you, and I said so in the post itself: he has no obligation to be a good champion. I also agree with you that it doesn't matter much right now since his media exposure has been limited.
I have a sick feeling though, that he's too much of a self-promoter to stay silent for long, and I'd be willing to make a big prop bet that once his lawsuit about the $6 million is resolved, he's a favorite to be jumping in the media limelight at the first opportunity. In fact, I have a gut feeling that his quotes in the press about not wanting to be famous for this and such were actually a carefully planned setup so he can play the “reluctant celebrity” role later on.