If you're acting, then there's a prescribed way to behave; whereas in life there's no prescribed way. So acting feels like a comfortable way to get through the day.
“People notice it and they help you participate and see your work included in this project and when we ship our browser, you and millions of other people get to see the fruits of your efforts.”
“Bureaucracies tend to grow and to brag about their growth based on how many individuals they have and how much money they spend.”