In 1993, a(nother) famous Australian, Clive James, provided us with Fame in the Twentieth Century [0]. Seemingly it's hard to find now, but my memory is one of poignancy, regret, squandered opportunities ... plus some brutal observations about the stark differences between US versus EU attitudes towards fame.
I have no doubt at all that it would be insanely difficult to cautiously back away from the promised lifestyle teasingly dangled in front of you, and so the utmost respect to Tim for doing so.