Stephen SondheimI prefer neurotic people. I like to hear rumblings beneath the surface.
About This Quote
People who are neurotic (or emotionally unstable) can provide a lot of insight into why they feel the way that they do. It’s also interesting to know that many people prefer neurotic people because they find them intriguing.
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