fortune wrote:You see, occasionally I shall intentionally take the part of a character quite different to myself. I always find it fascinating, however, to see how people react to the characters I make up. Often, when trying to project a certain personality, my audience will recieve an impression of something quite different.
Combining ideas from Borges and realjohnboy, just let them think what they want. The more that someone can accept a completely fictional story or idea as truth, the more successful your writing has become. Then, you get the supreme pleasure of internally smiling and keeping the initial motivations secret.