Reporter: 'Are you married?' Harrison: 'No, I'm George.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He deflects invasive personal questions by stating his identity instead of marital status.
- In plain terms
- When asked if I am married, I say I am just George.
- What can you take from it?
- Define yourself by who you are.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you set boundaries?
- Should public figures share private lives?
Another view
Avoiding questions can sometimes create more curiosity.
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