I love reading biographies because I am always interested in the inner thoughts and motives of some of the extraordinary people from the past. More than presenting historical facts, good biographers delve in to the hearts of some amazing people, giving readers insight in to their thoughts, writings, and personal lives.
Sometimes I come across minor historical figures in books that I'm sure only historians know about. Then there is a blurb about said minor historical figure's son or daughter with details provided by their biographer. So I must ask the question, at what point does one deem it necessary to have a biographer? Are these people hired by the minor historical figure's son or daughter, or do biographers throw themselves at the opportunity of documenting the life of somebody few people care about? Is there some sort of wealth threshold that must be crossed, or a predetermined amount of notoriety extending beyond the 15 minutes of fame?
I then started thinking what it would be like if I had a biographer... I will let you in on my inner monologue.
P Sell's biographer: "Patrick, do you come from royal blood?"
Patrick: "Yes, royal Arkansas blood"
P Sell's biographer: "Did your father profit from a large racketeering scandal or come in to wealth through shady means?"
Patrick: "My father drove a Ford Contour for most of my life"
P Sell's biographer: "Is your family a political dynasty that influences worldwide policy?"
Patrick: "My Mom takes morning walks with a judge"
P Sell's biographer: "What sets you apart from anybody else in this world?"
Patrick: "I have a biographer"
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