[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fnw1dTWDd-hmuskNbVVQFkXY9d3YAbgH_R5LmAoYjkTA":3,"$fbfBYeS9LckBKOu84OMLL7P2AEeNuxoNHOJMDDNGJ_FI":12},{"author":4,"tags":11},{"author_id":5,"author_name":6,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"bio":9,"short_bio":9,"bio_jsonld":9,"slug":10,"image_url":9},157327,"Hugh Leonard","H",43,null,"hugh-leonard",[],{"quotes":13,"pagination":77},[14,22,29,35,41,47,53,59,65,71],{"id":15,"quote_text":16,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":19,"source":20,"quote_tag":21,"commentary":9},3082975,"I’ve always believed in survival.",6,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":23,"quote_text":24,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":25,"source":26,"quote_tag":27,"commentary":28},3082967,"It’s a natural thing for people to say, you know, Who’s in this book? I find myself get ting a little defensive. 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This paradox highlights the human need to balance self-expression with the need for control over one's personal space.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset today, consider establishing clear boundaries around your public persona and private life. Recognize that fame or success doesn't preclude you from maintaining a sense of agency and self-control amidst external attention.",{"id":30,"quote_text":31,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":32,"source":33,"quote_tag":34,"commentary":9},3082958,"I’ve always enjoyed a woman’s company more than men’s. They’re usually better looking.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":36,"quote_text":37,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":38,"source":39,"quote_tag":40,"commentary":9},3082951,"I went through life like an idiot for a great deal of the time, saying there’s nothing I would change. That was a very arrogant thing to say. 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