It's like I can never watch myself on TV unless I have to do some editing before a show comes out. It's like hearing your voice back on a tape recorder and I'm sure you know how horrible that is. I always look for the worst things in myself - criticising my hair and stuff. I'm very self-conscious about it all.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker finds watching themselves on TV uncomfortable and admits to being self-critical.
- In plain terms
- She dislikes seeing herself on screen and focuses on flaws.
- What can you take from it?
- Acknowledge discomfort with self-scrutiny in media.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you feel watching yourself on video?
- Where do you focus your self-criticism?
Another view
Not everyone experiences discomfort watching their recorded media.
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