I try not to confuse roles and traits in my own life. Being the Perl god is a role. Being a stubborn cuss is a trait. :-)

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between roles and traits in one's life. The speaker recognizes that being skilled in a particular field or having expertise, like being a "Perl god," is a role they play, while being stubborn is seen as a personal trait. By recognizing this distinction, the quote suggests that the speaker avoids conflating their identity with specific roles, allowing for more flexibility and self-awareness in different aspects of their life.

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