Nobody has ever accused me of being a superior communicator. If I could have conveyed to the American people the concerns I had, and my heartbeat, a little more clearly, maybe I would not be unemployed and retired. And I might not be this happy, either. I learned a lot from Ronald Reagan about communication. Never got to be in his league in terms of it, but he could say something and the American people might not agree with the issue, but they could empathize with him.
Which trait do you most dislike in yourself?
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My driving skills.
Modesty and humility.
Asking my wife questions that don't need to be asked.
I'm too diplomatic. I tend to edit my mind before I speak - it can be incredibly draining.
I interrupt too much.
Acting like the good little girl.
Picking my nose.
I repeat stories (like my mum used to).
Holding a grudge.
The tendency to withdraw into myself.
My bottomless pit of need. Soft erections. It was hard to keep it to just two.
Self-denigration, an old strategy for extorting praise from people. (“I am a terrible person.” “No, you’re a wonderful person and we all love you.”)
Any type of indecision.
Forgetting. Or, worse yet, not recognizing who my real friends are.
My inferiority complex.
Laziness, wasting time. I’d like to be able to make films faster.
Being an incurable workaholic.
Overeating when stressed.
Laziness and procrastination.
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