It was never about being famous to us, but I will admit it is an awesome feeling to know that you made someones day when they meet you or spot you in public.
We started youtube because we needed a way for me to be able to stay home with the kids and make a decent amount of money to support our family. We decided, as a family, that this was the best avenue to travel down.
It was a struggle for us at first. A lot of time, effort, and money invested, but eventually with a little luck and a lot of due diligence we can attest to the fact that making a decent living on youtube is possible. It is still like a riding a roller coaster with ups and downs, but that is just part of what you are taking on by choosing this avenue.