But, I'm sure you weren't aware of the dream that was born in me when I was small . . . Well, let me rephrase that -- when I was young -- because, technically, I'm still very small. And I get this from everybody when they meet me: 'You're so tiny.' I guess I am. I don't feel any height, but, apparently, I am not that big.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- She jokes about being physically small and youthful despite her age and success.
- In plain terms
- She jokes about being short and young.
- What can you take from it?
- Humor can defuse comments about appearance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you react to comments on your height?
- Does age define your self-perception?
Another view
It might trivialize deeper issues related to ageism.
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