It saddens me, deeply so, to observe that hubris is ubiquitous, especially among artists of all genres (writers, composers, singers, actors, painters and the like).
As a deeply entrenched humanist, I view this as a grievous social malaise.
These people, among others such as academicians, scientists, business leaders, etc regard themselves as elitists and are contemptuous of others whom they consider as inferior. It would seem to me they are not aware that they suffer from a serious complex, perhaps an inferiority complex, insecurity or a total lack of insight into themselves. Many no doubt are restless, competitive, stressed and unhappy in their narcissism and egocentricity.
The hallmark of a great man is their humility and humanity,
their character and not their knowledge, status or success.
Arrogant people estrange themselves from others, they love to be admired, recognised or praised and if such were not forthcoming would complain and feel hurt. How puerile and immature! Such people don't make good friends and others are prone to loathing them. They smell like rotten fish!
No wonder society is seldom a pleasant or harmonious place with the ubiquity of such people.