I can't believe I told you all those things and we've ended up talking about how great I am.''But we're not. You've confused the two thnigs again. You're not great. You're a shallow, feckless, self-indulgent... wanker.''Thanks.
The quote highlights a conversation between two characters that reveals a significant misunderstanding. One character expresses disbelief at how their introspective sharing has shifted to a discussion of their own greatness, which indicates a lack of genuine self-awareness and depth.
The response from the other character cuts through the self-aggrandizing tone, underscoring how superficial and self-serving the first character truly is. This exchange encapsulates a theme in Nick Hornby's "Juliet, Naked,"...
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