Invented languages have often been created in tandem with entire invented universes and most conlangers come to their craft by way of fantasy and science fiction.
When the bright angel dominates out comes a great work of art a Michelangelo David or a Beethoven symphony.
Another thing that's pathetic is this rule that you have to look ugly to get respect as an actress. Jessica Lange had to make herself look really bad to prove that she had amazing talent.
Everyone comes up to me saying 'Cooee Julie! Hello!' as if I know them. Of course I don't bloody know them. Am I flummoxed by it? Sometimes. I think 'Ooh love go easy.' For a time I did feel this pressure that I had to be funny but it passes.