She'd tell me how she'd handle the backhanded compliment by smiling and pretending she was receiving a genuine compliment all the while ignoring their attempt to be insulting. After all, it's the way an insult is received that makes it an insult. You can't really give offense unless someone takes it.
Portia de RossiEven when I took first prize, topped the class, won the race, I never really won anything. I was merely avoiding the embarrassment of losing.
Portia de RossiWhen you have the paparazzi hiding in the bushes outside your home, the only thing you can control is how you respond publicly.
Portia de RossiI married him for a green card. We had a really great, caring relationship; it just obviously wasn't right for me.
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