I've spent this week analyzing some "quirky" behaviors of mine as well as delving into the art of memoir, in an attempt to prepare for grad school (the memoir- the angst is just a bonus). And I came up with a story, or rather, family legend, that sort of illustrates a big part of my character ( Read more... )

Borrowed from Ariel Kaminer, New York Times:

Shy Cincinnati kid, overcompensating ever since.