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Behave Quote by Sebastian Horsley

“I didn't want to tell Mother I worked as a journalist. She thought I was a prostitute. Locking yourself in a room and inventing characters and conversations which do not exit is no way for a grown man to behave.” quote by Sebastian Horsley
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“I didn't want to tell Mother I worked as a journalist. She thought I was a prostitute. Locking yourself in a room and inventing characters and conversations which do not exit is no way for a grown man to behave.”

Sebastian Horsley

About This Quote

Source Essay: "The World of the Unseen", 2005

A confession of shame about a hidden profession and the absurdity of pretending to be someone else

In simple terms: Hiding one’s true work is humiliating and absurd

Key Takeaway

Be honest about your career

Themes

authenticity shame identity

Mood

reflective confessional

Type

personal social

When to use this quote

  • job interview
  • confessing to family
  • writing memoirs

Key Concepts

self‑deception social stigma

Questions to Reflect On

  • What truth are you avoiding?
  • How might openness change your relationships?
A Different Perspective

Honesty may cause conflict or loss of support

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