I wasn't the best kid in the world, but I wasn't an ax murderer, either. (1988)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Depp acknowledges his past flaws while asserting that he was never dangerous.
- In plain terms
- He admits he was not perfect but clarifies he was not violent.
- What can you take from it?
- Admitting flaws does not mean admitting to crimes.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you define your past?
- What parts of you do you own?
Another view
Others may still interpret your past differently.
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