Quote by Jo Brand

People say you should read your criticism because it will make you a better person but it doesn't. It just makes you a sad bitter old showbiz nightmare.

People say you should read your criticism because it will ma

Summary

This quote suggests that taking criticism to heart does not necessarily make a person better, but rather can lead them to become bitter and unhappy. It implies that constantly absorbing negative feedback can have a detrimental effect on one's emotional wellbeing, particularly in the context of show business. The quote challenges the notion that criticism is always constructive and implies that it can sometimes have negative consequences on a person's self-perception and happiness.

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