He confesses that the pressures of being a celebrity bother him, the long stares in the grocery checkout lines, having to watch every move for fear that someone will report it to that rag of a morning newspaper. Still, he would never consider forsaking the limelight. On the surface, at least, he isn't lacking for self-confidence. He claims that he is largely responsible for bringing the new baseball stadium to town and for blocking light rail. He even takes credit for the new Christmas lights that will adorn the downtown streets.
Lunch is over.
I go to pay the bill. He retreats to the bar to have his picture taken. By the time I grab my coat, Belling is gone. I caught up with him just as he was throwing the car into gear to head back to the radio station. Mark Belling is worried about someone being mean to him.