JWB and Fame

[BettyO]

We've all heard the old story that Booth claimed at some point in his life to have proclaimed, "I must have Fame!" He later proclaimed "When I leave the stage, I'll be the most famous man in America!" There are various theories on this....including sibling rivalry with Edwin as well as a deep-seated psychological scar regarding his illegitimacy.

Just how much do you think all of this, in addition to his perceived "lust for fame" and perceived jealousy of Edwin possibly played in his desire to work for the Confederacy and subsequent assassination of Lincoln?