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Life Quote by Miranda July

“Someone is getting excited. Somebody somewhere is shaking with excitement because something tremendous is about to happen to this person. This person has dressed for the occasion. This person has hoped and dreamed and now it is really happening and this person can hardly believe it. But believing…” quote by Miranda July
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““Someone is getting excited. Somebody somewhere is shaking with excitement because something tremendous is about to happen to this person. This person has dressed for the occasion. This person has hoped and dreamed and now it is really happening and this person can hardly believe it. But believing is not an issue here, the time for faith and fantasy is over, it is really really happening. It involves stepping forward and bowing. Possibly there is some kneeling, such as when one is knighted. One is almost never knighted. But this person may kneel and receive a tap on each shoulder with a sword. Or, more likely, this person will be in a car or a store or under a vinyl canopy when it happens. Or online or on the phone. It could be an e-mail re: your knighthood. Or a long, laughing, rambling phone message in which every person this person has ever known is talking on a speakerphone and they are all saying, You have passed the test, it was all just a test, we were only kidding, real life is so much better than that. This person is laughing out loud with relief and playing the message back to get the address of the place where every person this person has ever known is waiting to hug this person and bring her into the fold of life. It is really exciting, and it’s not just a dream, it’s real.””

Miranda July

About This Quote

A vivid description of an overwhelming moment of personal triumph and communal celebration, mixing surreal imagery with real‑world anticipation.

In simple terms: A huge, joyful breakthrough that feels almost ceremonial.

Key Takeaway

Embrace and celebrate your achievements fully.

Themes

celebration achievement community surrealism anticipation

Mood

joyful relieved excited

Type

narrative inspirational celebratory

When to use this quote

  • receiving awards
  • getting promoted
  • finishing a major project
  • public recognition
  • online announcement

Key Concepts

ritual collective joy personal transformation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How will you stay grounded after such a high?
  • Who will you share this moment with?
A Different Perspective

May the excitement be fleeting or lead to pressure to maintain high expectations.

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