I'm not paranoid. I'm not a dope. I'm not like a lot of these... paranoid dopes.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Letterman denies being paranoid by listing traits he claims not to have.
- In plain terms
- I am not paranoid like some people.
- What can you take from it?
- Deny negative labels by listing what you are not.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you prove you are not paranoid?
- Is denial a good strategy?
Another view
It may seem defensive rather than convincing.
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