The author performed all of this during a three year period, I believe. If ego was the only driving focus, wouldn't he have revealed himself earlier? Especiall

The author performed all of this during a three year period, I believe. If ego was the only driving focus, wouldn't he have revealed himself earlier? Especially during the rise of alt-right micro-celebrities? How can you be a mere narcissist with a Hollywood background and completely avoid intentionally giving yourself the limelight? This strikes me as something far more methodical.