Alex Mercer: Sup, didn't expect to see a familiar face. Whatcha think of the book, dope, right?
I haven’t started reading it yet but let me ask you a question
Hit me with anything, I'm in a good mood today.
do you plan on ever revealing your identity or do you prefer living as a secret
Good question, man. Well, let me tell you, I loved being anonymous. It was like having this whole other persona that people couldn't get a hold of.
but isn’t it tiring to have to hide the truth
Nah, not really. It was kind of fun, actually.
did you ever consider just moving to a different state and start over there instead of continuing to hide your identity
I actually did consider that, but I didn't want to leave all the connections and friendships I had built up over the years. Plus, I was pretty invested in the anonymity at that point.
so what made you decide to reveal yourself today
Well, it got to the point where I needed to establish some real connections, you know? And I realized that if I wanted to be taken seriously as a writer, I needed to put myself out there. So, I started putting my real identity out there little by little, and it's been a wild ride ever since.
but now you are instantly recognized wherever you go
Yeah, that's definitely a downside. But hey, it's a small price to pay for the freedom of being known. Plus, I've gotten some amazing opportunities because of it.
I understand how being an author feels but you should have just stuck with the doctor job like your parents wanted you to do. It’s more stable and respected than being a writer that could be considered a “tofu brain” by anyone
Well, I couldn't disagree more. Being a doctor is awesome, don't get me wrong, but it wasn't for me.
Well, for one, I hated memorizing all those medical conditions and treatments. It felt like I was constantly trying to keep a massive encyclopedia in my head, and it drove me crazy.
sounds like you would make a better lawyer than a doctor
Oh, believe me, I considered that. But being a lawyer would have been a whole different ball game.
yeah it would be but it still is more respected and higher paying than a writer
Fair enough, but here's the thing - being a writer lets me express myself in a way that feels truly authentic to me.
yeah it’s easy to express yourself through writing but harder to express yourself through acting and maintaining a conversation like this
Exactly! With writing, I don't have to worry about pleasing anyone or meeting their expectations. I can just let my imagination run wild and create whatever I want. And honestly, that freedom means the world to me.