But they aren't mutually exclusive.

to compete (drives race cars), win, face challenges and take risks.

It's what keeps his adrenaline up. He just enjoys it.

The name recognition will be good for his business

I'd like to believe that. He's well on his way to proving it to me.

But I can't argue with the way he's handling this.

He's a thorn in spanky's side.

He seems to have been instrumental in Cohen's impending unraveling and notice how no one is saying that Cohen can't bring #fakepresident down.

He's clearly an ambitious man, and his star is on the rise. I'm curious about what he will do in his next chapter as his goals are ticked off.

With #4 at the top of the list.

#1 is probably a close second. The shelf life of porn stars can be kind of short, time wounds all heels. This has boosted her "star appeal" lately, getting her a lot of good pub.

There might be some patriotism in there, but I'm more than a little cynical about that. I suspect it is kind of low on the list.

I wouldn't say I was cynical. My OP was about Avenatti and there is absolutely nothing illegal, amoral, or unethical about representing his client zealously. Quite the contrary.

I had not, until you shined a light on it, fully appreciated how sleazy this is. I mean on its face it is quite sleazy but the underlying motive of furthering her career and the rank stupidity of #fakepresident, not to mention his sleaze, is just breathtaking.

That's my bet.

He likes "discovering" the truth, getting at the facts. It's just a challenge and fun for him -- like playing chess or monopoly or racing a car.

He likes to compete.

That's my guess.

I find him to be sincere and competent. Trump has always wriggled his way out of trouble by threatening, bullying, and if all else fails - settling and declaring victory. Not this time. He is no match for an honest man in pursuit of justice.