Bill Watterson’s refusal to license Calvin and Hobbes (2016)
There are plenty of people out there who share Bill Watterson&#x27;s beliefs about art or their creations. You just don&#x27;t hear about it because obviously they aren&#x27;t interested in shilling.
I do, however, wish that blatant self-promotion was more frowned-upon by our culture. It&#x27;s hard to tell when the creator is motivated by sincerity or a cynical desire for personal gain.
I personally believe, though, that we don&#x27;t live by money (or prestige) alone. I take comfort from the fact that for thousands of years others have shared this belief.