Quote by Alton Brown

I have nothing but sympathy for the people who are forced to work with me. I'm better now at picking out those that want to play that game with me, and those that don't.

I have nothing but sympathy for the people who are forced to

Summary

This quote expresses empathy towards the speaker's colleagues and acknowledges their own personal growth in discerning who is willing to engage and collaborate with them. It reflects a sense of self-awareness about their personality or work style that may not be preferable to everyone, and shows an understanding of the challenges that can arise when working with others.

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By Alton Brown

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