Quote by Emily Mortimer

I was terribly shy when I was growing up, I really wasn't confident with other people and I think I was always afraid of up or not being this very cool, amazing person that I wanted to be.

I was terribly shy when I was growing up, I really wasn't co

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on their shyness and lack of confidence while growing up. They express a fear of not being able to live up to their own expectations of being a charismatic and exceptional individual. This admission reveals their desire for acceptance and a struggle to overcome self-doubt in social interactions.

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By Emily Mortimer

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