"Yes, and I had pimples so badly it used to make me so shy. I used not to look at myself. I'd hide my face in the dark, I wouldn't want to look in the mirror and my father teased me and I just hated it and I cried everyday"
- Michael Jackson
About this Quote
In this quote, Michael Jackson is reviewing his struggles with acne and how it impacted his self-esteem. He shares that his pimples were so extreme that he ended up being exceptionally shy and avoided taking a look at himself in the mirror. He even reached concealing his face in the dark to prevent seeing his own reflection. To make matters worse, his father would tease him about his acne, triggering him to feel a lot more uneasy and unhappy. Jackson reveals that he sobbed every day due to the fact that of his acne and the negative effect it had on his self-confidence. This quote highlights the emotional toll that skin concerns can have on a person, even someone as famous and effective as Michael Jackson.
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