He also originally wanted to be an adult erotic novelist, but after a failed career, he realized his illustrations weren’t what people wanted. Seuss.įirst off, he’s not even a real doctor. There are a few things that you probably didn’t know about Theodor Seuss Geisel, the children’s author known as Dr. In reality, you’re probably wrong when it comes to assuming how famous people act behind closed doors, and whether you want to believe it or not, even the most seemingly perfect people are actually pretty terrible people in their personal lives-including these high-profile names. However, there’s a reason “Never meet your heroes” is a saying that has managed to stand the test of time. If you’ve ever looked up to a children’s author, athlete, or humanitarian actor, you have an idea of what you think that person is like when they aren’t in the public eye. That includes these famous people and celebrities who aren’t exactly role models.History is filled with notable figures who managed to become fairly beloved despite being massive jerks.