I would not want to be famous in the sense of everyone recognizing me when I walked into the room.
But there are other kinds of fame. There are plenty of famous authors, for example, who people know by name but have no idea what they look like. And even the names might be pen names, and not their real name.
And of course, in the world of academic research, there are "famous" mathematicians, "famous" literary theorists, etc., whose fame only extends as far as other specialists in their fields. (And nobody hounds them for autographs at academic conferences!)
That kind of fame would be an acknowledgment of being well regarded for what I do, but it would not have the hassles of "being a celebrity".
So, while I do not crave fame for the sake of fame, it would be satisfying to be able to say that I have accomplished something that many consider to be worthwhile.
