"I think a lot of young kids at school are very conscious of trying to keep credibility in case they kind of stand out in a crowd and get bullied by trying to stay cool and stuff. And my whole thing, all the way through school, was I was just a goof... I didn't care"
- Dominic Monaghan
About this Quote
In this quote, actor Dominic Monaghan reflects on his experience in school and the number of young kids are typically worried about maintaining their credibility and fitting in with their peers. He acknowledges that standing out in a crowd can often cause being bullied, numerous kids try to stay cool and comply with prevent this. Nevertheless, Monaghan shares that his technique was different. He didn't care about attempting to fit in or be cool, and rather embraced his goofiness. This shows his self-confidence and self-acceptance, and serves as a reminder to not let the fear of standing apart hold us back from being true to ourselves.
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