I certainly seek to better my lot financially, and be a decent, contributing member of society. What I am not sure I want is fame. Am not talking about the kind of one minute fame that comes from winning employee of the month at your Multinational office, but the kind that every move is monitored and judged as by complete strangers.
Those who live this lifestyle no doubt have seen it as a blessing and a curse. It certainly has great advantages to it as fame comes with significant wealth (more often) and the power to influence (more often). For many that is an extraordinary life and the Big brother lifestyle is merely a small price to pay. Yet not all have managed to simply embrace it. Some people who achieve fame go extraordinary lengths to feel a semblance of normalcy.
I am especially empathetic towards kids who find themselves in this position at a young age. Many of them, guided by their parents, would've chosen the lifestyle without fully understanding the long term consequences. Some parents admittedly are extraordinary in that regard, and may go great lengths from protecting their kids from the vices of fame. One way or the other it shapes the childhood and sets the tone.
Yet normalcy is what so many of us often take for granted. Imagine if someone holds up a camera at all times, or monitors every stand and opinion we make/take. It must be a harrowing experience in my view. I still love being able to shop normally, or experience the great outdoors without being mugged for whatever reason.