“Scientists are rarely to be counted among the fun people. Awkward at parties, shy with strangers, deficient in irony - they have had no choice but to turn their attention to the close study of everyday objects.” PeopleScienceTurnsChoicesFunPartyAttentionStudyObjectsScientistEverydayStrangerIronyShyAwkwardEveryday Objects Book:The Fran Lebowitz Reader Source: The Fran Lebowitz Reader
“Because I was a shy and awkward child, I used humour to deflect attention. It was a controlling mechanism. Because I could use it to control my image.” ChildrenUseUsedAttentionHumourShyMechanismAwkward Author:Catherine Tate
“I actually feel awkward being at the center of attention.” FeelsAttentionAwkwardCenter Of Attention Author:Edwin Catmull