Pee Really Quote by NoViolet Bulawayo
““At first it comes in small drops; that's how pee does, if somebody is watching, then it just won't come. I get more tiny drops, like I'm squeezing a lemon, so I close my eyes tight and concentrate. Why are you taking so long? Forgiveness says, irritated-like, like she is somebody. Leave her alone, is she peeing with your thing? Sbho says. Then when I'm beginning to think the pee is really not coming, it comes, so I turn around and give Forgiveness a talking eye that says Say something, uh-uh, uh-uh.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, “The Art of the Long Sentence”, 2020
The speaker describes the frustration of trying to urinate under pressure, using vivid metaphor to illustrate how anxiety blocks natural processes and how perseverance eventually succeeds.
In simple terms: Anxiety can stop bodily functions; persistence helps overcome it.
Key Takeaway
Stay calm and trust the process.
Themes
anxiety
body
perseverance
humor
Mood
frustrated
comic
reflective
Type
personal anecdote
humorous
psychological
When to use this quote
- public speaking
- medical exams
- performance anxiety
- intimate moments
Key Concepts
psychosomatic response
social pressure
mind‑body connection
Questions to Reflect On
- How does pressure affect your physical performance?
- What techniques help you stay relaxed?
A Different Perspective
If the pressure is too high, the body may shut down, making the solution harder.
