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It's the hand he's been dealt, really - he can't just be plain Harry Hewitt.
To a degree, yes. But neither of them appear to be learning a new skill or trade. Instead, they want to use their "fame" and natural press coverage as a basis of income. Which is ironic since that's what they wanted to escape from.