I became a larger than life figure for one reason only. When you're quoted in the 'Wall Street Journal,' the 'New York Times,' constantly as the expert in the business people assume you're a lot bigger than you are. And then I had to run like hell to catch up with my own image.

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This quote highlights the phenomenon of being perceived as successful or influential based on media representation. The protagonist explains how being quoted in notable publications elevated their image, leading others to assume they were more significant than they actually were. Consequently, they felt the pressure to match this perceived status with their actual achievements, metaphorically likening it to a frantic pursuit to keep up with the larger-than-life persona created by the media.

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