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Tuesday, 25 October 2011

The lie we've all told


“How are you Terry?”

I’m miserable, I hate my job, I’m lonely, I’m not sleeping, none of my plans for life have come off, I’m worried about money, I’m worried about cutbacks, I miss my Mum, I’m a failure, I’m...

Oops I’d, better answer.

“I’m fine thanks. What about you?”

1 comment:

  1. Just to ensure that no-one is too alarmed, this isn't autobiographical!

    (Tho I did get the idea the other day when I was really fed up about uni stuff, and just answered someone 'fine'.
    I always try to be honest when asked 'how are you?')

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