It doesn't count if your swing is going the highest if you're getting pushed.
One thing you can't pretend to be is funny.
Nobody notices it when your zipper is up, but everyone notices when it's down.
You don't get to decide your part in the school play, but you do get to decide whether or not you play it well.
It's not enough to be able to spell "magnificence" in your bedroom. You have to be able to spell it at the microphone during the spelling bee.
Sometimes it's smart to be scared.