From the moment I was six I felt sexy. And let me tell you it was hell, sheer hell, waiting to do something about it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Early awareness of sexual identity brought frustration and delay.
- In plain terms
- Feeling sexy young was frustrating.
- What can you take from it?
- Self-awareness can cause inner conflict.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did you discover desire?
- How does society delay expression?
Another view
It generalizes diverse experiences.
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