Depends on who you are and what you did with your time.

As a matter of business, yes. Few can rely on celebrity for income, and self-important people aren't generally popular to work with.

Not every product ships or is a commercial success, and not every effort makes the final cut. While it's nice when we have external validation for our contributions, that doesn't diminish the quality, aplomb, or professionalism of the work that went into it. Plus, it still goes on your CV, and you get a story to tell.