Quote by Malcom Gladwell

People assume when my hair is long, that I'm a lot cooler than I actually am. I'm not opposed to this misconception.

People assume when my hair is long, that I'm a lot cooler th

Summary

In this quote, the speaker humorously acknowledges that there is a common misconceived perception based on their outward appearance. They reveal that others assume they are a cooler individual solely because they have long hair. Despite knowing the truth of their personality, the speaker expresses their acceptance of this false assumption and implies that they don't mind benefitting from the positive judgment imposed by others.

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By Malcom Gladwell

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