I would be famous like that guy who spray paints walls and wears a mask in public appearances

Famous? Maybe not exactly. Recognized for positive accomplishment? Definitely.

Actually, I would like to be famous, but not movie star famous, but Richard Dawkins, Bertrand Russell, or Carl Sagan famous; I'd like to be famous for reason, science, true history, or atheism. The fame then would be for having a profile in these areas, the kind of fame that inspires others and promotes a better world. I say that as someone who is generally very private - I would hate to be movie star - but I would forgo that for the greater good.

No. Even though It would be nice to have lots of money, I couldn't take all the attention. I can get kinda snarky with my comments when I get nervous and would most likely come out looking like a total bitch.

I wouldn't want to be famous, but it is possible to be famous without being horrible. The first example that springs to my mind is Paul McCartney, who is a nice bloke. Given time, I could list many more.

If it was because I discovered some lifesaving (all life, not just human life) or other integral information, than I might not mind. But honestly, I enjoy my reclusiveness.

There is a lot of truth in being the puppet master when the puppet string breaks the mistake is forgiven because of animity. The people with their faces plastered on a tabloid because they made a mistake of presumed mistake, are shamed for it all across the world. Might be famous but go down in history known for making had choices.

Like famous author famous...not movie star or rock star....lack of privacy makes you go insane...and dive into depression

Yes, of course! But, famous for what? Hmmmmmm

Hell no! Fame, even if it were as great as it seems from the outside, would not be for me. I'm too solitary, too private. I could never handle that degree of public attention. To top it off, I've heard horror stories about people who become famous often ending up as a puppet whose strings are pulled by handlers and agents and producers who are there to keep the fame-machine running. I fear one ceases being a person and is just a piece of meat being thrown to the lions (i.e., the public).

it's fake love. I would want to be famed for my art so I could sell it for more and help my animal charity more

Nope. More aggravation than it's worth.

No.
I worked as an "Extra" In movies, on TV shows and in commercials, and I've met, but more often just observed celebrities, and I don't envy them. I would not mind being rich, but fame has a cost where your life and privacy becomes a pert of the public domain and more often than not it really fucks people up psychologically. The price isnt' worth any of the rewards.

Some celebrities are actually sane and very nice people, but still they have no real privacy... ever. i could nto live like that.

I already am in my mind. Older now with many experiences behind me and the most wonderful of a life if I realize I am my own hero.. I made what I have today and now that the later years are upon me , I have learned than Fame or recognition is special , only when I believe it.

I wouldn't want strangers wanting to talk to me. I hate the idea of others being obstacles on my path.

I wouldn't want strangers wanting to talk to me. I hate the idea of others being obstacles on my path.

Sure. After I've departed this mortality.

No. You would surrender your privacy, your ability to walk down the street. Plus you would probably find that a lot of people were trying to manipulate you, one way or another.

So do you think anyone actually makes this devil's bargain, misguided or not?
You say you don't believe in such things and then seem to weigh this as some sort of actual choice someone would make or indeed has made.

Never. I value my privacy and I'm really sad for famous people who can't enjoy the everyday pleasures of life like:
visiting a coffee shop with a friend, using a public bathroom, running to the store in flip flops, buying tampons in Target....You get it. NO to being famous

I've seen what fame has done to some of my friends. They SAY they haven't changed.

No thanx!