Source of this? Unless you meant it as an anecdote

It is probably the most famous moment of any GDC.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwZi58u1FjI

Oof, comparing himself to Beethoven and Shakespeare (both fairly successful because people wanted to and continue to want to experience the products of their artistic abilities) while dismissing that nobody wants to play his game because it isn't "fun" is the biggest mental disconnect I've ever seen.

Right. I watch Shakespeare's plays because they are fun; outside of English classes, that's probably the norm rather than the exception.

Guess I'm just out of the loop! Thanks for the link