Quote by Steve Martin

I cringe at backstory. Because it never quite explains or gets into some psychological thing that is never quite right and never quite the truth and who knows why someone is some way.

I cringe at backstory. Because it never quite explains or ge

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This quote reflects the speaker's discomfort or dissatisfaction with the concept of backstory. They believe that although backstory may offer some insight into a person's psyche, it is inherently incomplete and fails to fully explain or understand their psychological complexities. The speaker contends that there is an inherent mysteriousness in human nature, highlighting the impossibility of truly comprehending why someone is the way they are. The quote suggests a skepticism towards the ability of backstory to capture the truth about individuals.

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