From my earliest days I have enjoyed an attractive impediment in my speech. I have never permitted the use of the word stammer. I can't say it myself.

Summary

This quote reflects the individual's experience of having a speech impediment, which they describe as an "attractive impediment." They note that despite facing difficulties in their speech, such as stammering, they refuse to use the term themselves. This suggests their refusal to define themselves solely based on their impediment, emphasizing their refusal to be defined by a word that doesn't accurately capture their personal experience. The quote implies a sense of empowerment and self-determination, as they control the words used to describe their own condition.

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