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Body hair Quote by Lisa Genova

“Oh God, my chin. I have a cluster of five hairs on the left side of my chin. They’re coarse and wiry, like boar hair, and for the past couple of years, they’ve been my hideous secret and my sworn enemies. They sprout up every couple of days, and so I have to be vigilant. I keep my weapons—Revlon…” quote by Lisa Genova
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““Oh God, my chin. I have a cluster of five hairs on the left side of my chin. They’re coarse and wiry, like boar hair, and for the past couple of years, they’ve been my hideous secret and my sworn enemies. They sprout up every couple of days, and so I have to be vigilant. I keep my weapons—Revlon tweezers and a 10X magnifying mirror—at home, in my Sherpa bag, and in my desk drawer at work, so in theory, I can be anywhere, and if one of those evil little weeds pokes through the surface, I can yank it. I’ve been in meetings with CEOs, some of the most powerful men in the world, and could barely stay focused on what they were saying because I’d inadvertently touched my chin and become obsessed with the idea of destroying five microscopic hairs. I hate them, and I’m terrified of someone else noticing them before I do, but I have to admit, there is almost nothing more satisfying than pulling them out.I stroke my chin, expecting to feel my Little Pig beard, but touch only smooth skin. My leg feels like a farm animal, which suggests I haven’t shaved in at least a week, but my chin is bare, which would put me in this bed for less than two days. My body hair isn’t making any sense.””

Lisa Genova

About This Quote

Source Novel: Unspecified, contemporary fiction, 2020s

A narrator obsessively battles a minor physical flaw, using exaggerated language to convey anxiety and the struggle for control over one's body image.

In simple terms: Someone is obsessed with tiny chin hairs, feeling constantly vigilant.

Key Takeaway

Practice self‑acceptance and reduce micromanaging of imperfections.

Themes

self‑image anxiety obsession humor

Mood

anxious reflective comic

Type

personal humorous psychological

When to use this quote

  • work meetings
  • personal grooming
  • social anxiety
  • self‑care routines

Key Concepts

body dysmorphia control micromanagement

Questions to Reflect On

  • What small flaw dominates your thoughts?
  • How can you shift focus from minutiae?
A Different Perspective

Obsessive focus can impair performance and relationships.

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