When you talk about yourself for 35 years, first of all, it gets repetitious. And then it seems a little bit excessive, at the least.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Acknowledges that talking about oneself too much becomes tiresome.
- In plain terms
- Self-talk gets boring and excessive over time.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid talking only about yourself to keep people interested.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you balance talking and listening?
- When do you feel exhausted by your own stories?
Another view
Sometimes self-expression is necessary for sharing experiences.
More from Lily Tomlin
I feel some part of me can wake up and be very existential and the next day wake up and be sort of in love with the universe.
Permalink to quote #7 People think there's some real subversive thing playing against whoever it is; a lot of it is just people who want to go along and get along. And they also wan…
Permalink to quote #9 If you can't be direct, why be?
Permalink to quote #6
Related quotes
Years ago, I tried to top everybody, but I don't anymore. I realized it was killing conversation. When you're always trying for a topper you aren't really list…
Groucho MarxGroucho Marx quote #20 Actors have to be the perfect blend of complete realist and also idealist. They have to think that they are the best thing since sliced bread, but know that th…
Bette MidlerBette Midler quote #1 The man who renounces himself, comes to himself.
Ralph Waldo EmersonRalph Waldo Emerson quote #2