Quote by Robert Redford

People have been so busy relating to how I look, it's a miracle I didn't become a self-conscious blob of protoplasm.

People have been so busy relating to how I look, it's a mira

Summary

This quote highlights the author's realization that people have been overly focused on their appearance, and attributes it as the main reason why they did not succumb to self-consciousness. Despite societal pressure and scrutiny, the author managed to maintain their sense of self and individuality, implying the importance of not letting external judgments define one's own worth or identity.

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By Robert Redford

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