Able Quote by Steven Morrissey
“Whenever I’d overhear how people found me to be ‘a bit much’ (which is the gentle way of saying the word ‘unbearable’), I understood why. To myself I would say: Well, yes of course I’m a bit much — if I weren’t, I would not be lit up by so many lights.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Rolling Stone Magazine, 2015
The speaker acknowledges being perceived as overwhelming, but embraces it as a sign of intense passion and energy.
In simple terms: Being “a bit much” reflects vibrant enthusiasm.
Own your intensity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal branding
- public speaking
- creative work
- social interactions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you channel your intensity constructively?
- How can you temper it without losing authenticity?
Intensity may alienate some; balance is needed.