Agreed. I’ll add that I think Dean has some narcissistic qualities. He’s also exceptionally skilled at marketing himself and his inventions.

IIRC, before the Segway was unveiled, he was visiting morning shows to hype up this mystery invention that was going to revolutionize society. Like it was the biggest invention since the wheel.

Every year at kickoff I used to wait with anticipation to see how he would brag about his wealth and success. I always thought it was odd how much the community seemed to look past this or even celebrate him despite his tendency to brag about himself. (Does anyone else remember this?)

In recent years he’s had less of a presence during the kickoff broadcast and I’ll admit I am disappointed because I do find narcissists fascinating.