Quote by Alanis Morissette

I was always such a people-watcher. I would sit on street corners alone and watch people and make up stories about them in my head. Then, all of a sudden, I was the one being watched.

I was always such a people-watcher. I would sit on street co

Summary

This quote speaks to the shift in perspective that occurs when one goes from observing others to becoming the observed. The speaker shares their past habit of quietly observing others, using their imagination to create narratives about strangers they encountered. However, at some point, their situation changes, and they find themselves being watched by others instead. This shift suggests a reversal of roles, where the observer becomes the observed, potentially leading to self-awareness or a greater understanding of the impact one can have on others.

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By Alanis Morissette

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