You're not going to say anything about me that I'm not going to say about myself. There's so many things that I think about myself if someone really wanted to get at me, they could say this and this and this. So I'm going to say it before they can. It's the best policy for me.

Summary

This quote reflects a defensive mindset where the speaker believes that others' opinions cannot hurt or demean them if they have already acknowledged and accepted those aspects about themselves. By openly admitting their perceived flaws, the speaker retains control of their narrative and shields themselves from potential criticism. This approach is considered the best policy for the speaker as it allows them to define themselves on their own terms, rather than allowing others to shape their self-perception.

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