Quote by Lauren Graham

I didn't grow up identifying with beauty. I grew up thinking I could be smart and funny - those are the things I got feedback on.

I didn't grow up identifying with beauty. I grew up thinking

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In this quote, the individual states that during their upbringing, they did not associate themselves with the concept of beauty. Rather, the person valued their intelligence and sense of humor, as those were the traits they received feedback on and thus attributed their identity to. This suggests that the individual's self-perception was influenced more by the acknowledgement and appreciation received for their intellectual and comedic abilities rather than physical appearance.

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Beauty

By Lauren Graham

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