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pat_k

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2. While it certainly has an effect, I don't think rejection by Hollywood is as much of an existential wound to his ego.

Reply to agingdem (Reply #1)

Sun Apr 19, 2026, 05:34 PM

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I think his desperate need to be embraced by "movers and shakers," especially NY "movers and shakers," was a much more powerful driving force in his life.

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Exacting vengeance for humiliation and rejection by the NY/DC "elite" drives EVERYTHING the felon does. [View all] pat_k Sunday OP

And he hates the Hollywood elites for never allowing him to join their inner circle.. agingdem Sunday #1

While it certainly has an effect, I don't think rejection by Hollywood is as much of an existential wound to his ego. pat_k Sunday #2