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Approval Quote by Jimmy Carr

“The tragedy for comedians is there's nothing more they want than to be liked. We desperately seek approval. It's almost like a personality disorder you can do as a job.” quote by Jimmy Carr — Download Open image

“The tragedy for comedians is there's nothing more they want than to be liked. We desperately seek approval. It's almost like a personality disorder you can do as a job.”

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Growing up in that fashion is a breeding ground for insecurity and doubt; it also leaves you questioning motives. It took me a long…

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A year ago, my approval rating was in the 30s, my nominee for the supreme court had just withdrawn, and my vice president had…

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Approval is a greater motivator than disapproval, but we have to disapprove on occasion when we correct. It’s necessary. I make corrections only after…

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These days people are mean to people just because they don't like the way they look. No-one should be hated because of their flaws.

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I got this emptiness inside that got me fighting for approval because I missed out on my daddy saying, Way to Go.

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