Being Quote by David Nicholls
“I think probably I'm quite sentimental; I like big emotional stories, I like being moved by things, but I think I'm very embarrassed by sentiment. I'm very embarrassed by corniness.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Guardian, 2015
He acknowledges a sentimental nature but feels embarrassment about overt sentimentality and corniness
In simple terms: Sentimental but self‑conscious about it
Key Takeaway
Accept emotion without shame
Themes
emotion
self‑awareness
vulnerability
Mood
reflective
introspective
Type
literary
personal
When to use this quote
- writing
- personal relationships
- public speaking
- media appearances
Key Concepts
Sentimentality
authenticity
social perception
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance genuine feeling with self‑critique?
- When does sentiment become counterproductive?
A Different Perspective
Risk of appearing insincere or melodramatic
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