Hmmmm...

I prefer being the rocket scientist who sent the astronaut to moon rather than the astronaut.

I prefer being the director rather than the protagonist.

I prefer being the person driving the car rather than the person sitting behind.

I like to be the cook, not the one who eats it.

I like to be inspiration, not the result.

I like to be the lighter, not the cigar.

I prefer being the intoxication to being the hangover.

I want to fly, so I would like to spread my wings.Until you spread your wings, you never know how far you can fly!

I like to be the eyes, not the sunglasses.

I like to be the doctor, not the medicine.

I like to be the person who understands jargons, not the one who ridicules it. :)
[No puns intended]