With my sunglasses on , I'm Jack Nicholson.Without them I'm Fat and 60.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Sunglasses project a persona distinct from the speaker's physical reality.
- In plain terms
- My sunglasses make me look cool; without them I look old.
- What can you take from it?
- Image management can alter perception of self.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much of your identity is performative?
Another view
Relying on accessories for identity may be superficial.
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