We have been threatened by a local conservative group who said they will picket the show unless I am fired and taken off the bill and replaced by someone else. Sorry. I am now more excited than ever to meet y'all. Personally, if you are going to picket a show, fine, but the fact that you are picketing my show, means you are stepping up to me, which means some very bad things could possibly happen to you.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- She reframes criticism as engagement, turning potential threats into a source of personal empowerment and excitement.
- In plain terms
- Critics actually show they care, which proves your work matters.
- What can you take from it?
- View opposition as validation that your work has impact.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle criticism?
- Does opposition validate your work?
Another view
It could encourage ignoring legitimate safety concerns from critics.
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