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Old May 20, 2012, 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by costello View Post
I agree with guru that you probably need to stop calling yourself a 'nutter.' I'm not sure I agree about the self-defeating behavior part. We tend to use labels in our attempt to define ourselves. They can all be two-edged swords. They can have benefits and challenges.
I think I said it elsewhere, but to me it's an empowering thing.
It also has 'British' overtones - of being a loveable-if-scatty eccentric - that maybe are lost on an American audience.
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Thanks for this!
costello