The Lie of being famous

"There's not an obligation to be famous. We live in a culture that has impressed on us that everyone not only can be famous, but should or must be famous. And if you're not famous you've failed. If you're making art and the world doesn't cheer you, you're a failure. That's just a lie."

Music Critic Douglas Walk talking about Jandek on NPR's "All Thing's Considered"