A psychopath doesn't need to be the center of attention for its own sake. Being in the limelight gives them access to power, which is what they do want. Psychopaths are into power and if being a center of attention is the primary way of getting that power, then that's what they will do. But it's not the end. It's a means to an end, whereas with a narcissist, it's the end goal itself. And I know a couple of other stand-up comedians who've said the same thing.

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