It's a Wonderful Life Virtually

So - to create the wonderful life along with the wonderful 'me' all I have to do is join Second Life. Where I can buy 'things' online from land to ? anything I need. What would I need 'virtual' land for? Why would I need more hassle in my virtual life - I already have enough hassle in the real life. I suppose I could try and create the 'perfect' life. But how will I feel if the virtual perfect life ends up a mess and I end up a loser? Wouldn't I then feel a real double tosser loser? Second Life has its own economy system and deals in Linden dollars! You can read the economic stats here.
Do you think Gordon Brown was a member when he was chancellor? I don't think he has time now he's Prime Minister. I bet Second Life is making real money for a real people somewhere.