"I feel angry that I can't be hypnotized. I'm not putting it down, and I'm not saying that it doesn't exist. I have talked to a great many people who are very good at it, but so far nobody has ever been able to hypnotize me"

Theodore Sturgeon's quote expresses his irritation at not having the ability to be hypnotized. He is not rejecting the practice, yet rather recognizing that he has actually spoken with lots of people who are skilled in the art of hypnosis, yet none have had the ability to hypnotize him. This could be as a result of a variety of aspects, such as his own mental state or the ability of the hypnotherapist. It is possible that he is not open to the suggestion of hypnosis, or that he is too familiar with the procedure and also is incapable to relax enough to be hypnotized. Whatever the factor, it is clear that Theodore Sturgeon is really feeling upset and also disappointed that he has not been able to experience hypnosis. He is not placing it down, however instead sharing his own individual experience.