After actor Michael B. Jordan won the Best Actor Oscar for his role in Sinners, he went to In-N-Out Burger. He sat in a booth, triumphant, with his suit still on, and his trophy next to him.

But for me, the most fascinating part was what was around him. The whole place was full of people gawking at him, and a sea of phones streaming or filming him. It's no surprise that the videos went viral.

Now, if I didn't want some sort of fame, you wouldn't be hearing from me now. But that kind of fame, that's more than I think anyone bargained for. Even when you want it badly.

The best conversations are two-way streets. I want to hear from you.

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