Dispatches and warnings from this side of the fame fence tend to go ignored, dismissed as either whining or false modesty; if they weren't ignored, if people listened, no one would ever again seek attention. But they always do, they strive and strive, hoping one day they, too, will have the luxury of lamenting their high profile.
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In "American Wife," Curtis Sittenfeld reflects on the challenges faced by those in the public eye. The narrative highlights how individuals often dismiss the warnings and complaints of famous people, viewing them as mere expressions of dissatisfaction or insincere modesty. This tendency to overlook such feelings suggests a societal reluctance to acknowledge the struggles that accompany fame.

Despite the significant pressures that come with public attention, the desire for recognition persists. People continually seek the spotlight, believing that achieving fame will somehow absolve them of their grievances regarding it. Sittenfeld captures this ironic pursuit of fame, revealing a deep-rooted hope that drives individuals to aspire for the very attention that eludes their more self-aware counterparts.

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