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What does it mean?
She lists her flaws with pride, framing them as signs of vitality.
In plain terms
She admits to being difficult but sees it as being larger than life.
What can you take from it?
Own your flaws as part of your impact.

Where it applies

  • interviews
  • personal branding
  • conflict resolution

Putting it to work

  • embracing quirks
  • owning your narrative

Questions to consider

  • Are flaws assets or liabilities?
  • How do you define greatness?

Another view

It romanticizes difficult behavior.

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  3. I never did pal around with actresses. Their talk usually bored me to tears.

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