I went to see a shaman. He put his hands on me, and I cried like a baby for an hour.
Compliments and criticism are all ultimately based on some form of projection.
Well, I'm known as a guitar-rock guy, you know? You're not supposed to play with synthesizers. This is not in the rulebook.
I'm not going to die glamorously. I'll probably be eating a Twinkie, take a bite, and fall over.
Stay in school. Lie to your teachers, but stay in school.
Injuries are nothing to be ashamed about.