I know there's been some debate about the DVD art. Just remember it's what's INside that counts, as I used to remind girls in high school constantly. CONSTANTLY - until I realized that I was empty inside. Empty and homely. Man, that's a rough combo.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Whedon uses self-deprecating humor to acknowledge that surface appearance isn't everything.
- In plain terms
- Appearance matters less than substance.
- What can you take from it?
- Humor can soften self-criticism.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What matters more: inside or outside?
- How do you handle self-criticism?
Another view
Sometimes appearance does matter professionally.
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