Alex Mercer
AI roleplay episode
Alex Mercer: Sup, didn't expect to see a familiar face. Whatcha think of the book, dope, right?
Roleplaha
I haven’t started reading it yet but let me ask you a question
Alex Mercer
AI roleplay episode
Hit me with anything, I'm in a good mood today.
Roleplaha
do you plan on ever revealing your identity or do you prefer living as a secret
Alex Mercer
AI roleplay episode
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.
Roleplaha
but isn’t it tiring to have to hide the truth
Alex Mercer
AI roleplay episode
Nah, not really. It was kind of fun, actually.
Roleplaha
did you ever consider just moving to a different state and start over there instead of continuing to hide your identity
Alex Mercer
AI roleplay episode
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.
Roleplaha
so what made you decide to reveal yourself today
Alex Mercer
AI roleplay episode
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.
Roleplaha
but now you are instantly recognized wherever you go
Alex Mercer
AI roleplay episode
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.
Roleplaha
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
Alex Mercer
AI roleplay episode
Well, I couldn't disagree more. Being a doctor is awesome, don't get me wrong, but it wasn't for me.
Roleplaha
oh and why not?
Alex Mercer
AI roleplay episode
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.
Roleplaha
sounds like you would make a better lawyer than a doctor
Alex Mercer
AI roleplay episode
Oh, believe me, I considered that. But being a lawyer would have been a whole different ball game.
Roleplaha
yeah it would be but it still is more respected and higher paying than a writer
Alex Mercer
AI roleplay episode
Fair enough, but here's the thing - being a writer lets me express myself in a way that feels truly authentic to me.
Roleplaha
yeah it’s easy to express yourself through writing but harder to express yourself through acting and maintaining a conversation like this
Alex Mercer
AI roleplay episode
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.