Quote by Billy Idol

I love it when someone insults me. That means that I don't have to be nice anymore.

I love it when someone insults me. That means that I don't h

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker finds joy in being insulted because it relieves them from the pressure of having to be kind or polite in return. It implies that being insulted grants them permission to abandon the expectation of societal niceties and allows them to respond in whatever way they desire. The quote reflects an unconventional perspective on insults, viewing them as liberating rather than hurtful.

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Love

By Billy Idol

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