The Rolling Stones, Ewan McGregor, and ME, ME, ME!
Published Saturday, March 04, 2006 by Dan Gainsford | E-mail this post
So, on a less film focussed note, let's get personal. Let's talk about the ego.
I've been thinking about it a bit, because I've been getting more opportunity to inflate mine of late. And, while I don't really have any conception of what real "fame" is like, there is a tinge of that in the experience I'm having. Dan must be having this to, but it's likely a more vivid shade.
When I talk about the project, people generally have the same positive reacation: "Wow!" and "I wish I was going with you guys!" are common statements in conversations about the topic. Now, maybe I understand (almost expect) this kind of thing from family and friends, but I am always suprised at how many of our well-wishers are complete strangers!
When there is so much positive energy and attention directed at something that hasn't even been done yet and at people who have acheived only a fraction of their goal, well...it really pumps you up and motivates you. However, conversely, I could see it being negative because it could divert your focus from the task at hand - which is, conincidently, the reason you're getting this attention in the first place.
Did any of that make sense?
Well, if not, I think it's an accurate representation of my feelings: confused.
For Dan, it's different because he conceived of the idea for the film and has been working hard to bring the project to this point for the better part of 3 years; nobody can deny that he has something to be proud of. Whereas, I haven't really done anything to deserve the credit, except agree to go. But really, who in my shoes wouldn't do the same thing??
Perhaps I'm being overly analytical; mountain-out-of-a-mole-hill kind thinking. Currently, I still feel like the buzz around the trip is a huge motivator for me - as it should be. So, I've got to say a big thank-you to everyone for being so supportive!
A tantot!
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I've been thinking about it a bit, because I've been getting more opportunity to inflate mine of late. And, while I don't really have any conception of what real "fame" is like, there is a tinge of that in the experience I'm having. Dan must be having this to, but it's likely a more vivid shade.
When I talk about the project, people generally have the same positive reacation: "Wow!" and "I wish I was going with you guys!" are common statements in conversations about the topic. Now, maybe I understand (almost expect) this kind of thing from family and friends, but I am always suprised at how many of our well-wishers are complete strangers!
When there is so much positive energy and attention directed at something that hasn't even been done yet and at people who have acheived only a fraction of their goal, well...it really pumps you up and motivates you. However, conversely, I could see it being negative because it could divert your focus from the task at hand - which is, conincidently, the reason you're getting this attention in the first place.
Did any of that make sense?
Well, if not, I think it's an accurate representation of my feelings: confused.
For Dan, it's different because he conceived of the idea for the film and has been working hard to bring the project to this point for the better part of 3 years; nobody can deny that he has something to be proud of. Whereas, I haven't really done anything to deserve the credit, except agree to go. But really, who in my shoes wouldn't do the same thing??
Perhaps I'm being overly analytical; mountain-out-of-a-mole-hill kind thinking. Currently, I still feel like the buzz around the trip is a huge motivator for me - as it should be. So, I've got to say a big thank-you to everyone for being so supportive!
A tantot!
f