Quote by Augusten Burroughs

When people meet me, many times they're very surprised because they expect someone who is kind of wacky with seven piercings and very hip and cool and New York City, and I'm not.

When people meet me, many times they're very surprised becau

Summary

This quote highlights the disconnect between people's preconceived notions and the reality of who the speaker is. The speaker suggests that others often judge them based on stereotypes and expectations rooted in appearance or location. By acknowledging their divergence from these assumptions, the speaker challenges societal judgments and reveals the importance of looking beyond superficial characteristics when forming opinions about others.

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By Augusten Burroughs

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