I didn't find the introduction to be at all egocentric. You're reading a turn of phrase literally. "I don't care what you think" means "I will live this way reg

I didn't find the introduction to be at all egocentric. You're reading a turn of phrase literally. "I don't care what you think" means "I will live this way regardless of your disapproval." Given that its a common phrase, I'm pretty sure you already knew that, so I don't know what the purpose of your comment is.