David SedarisHugh consoled me, saying, "Don't let it get to you. There are plenty of things you're good at." When asked for some examples, he listed vacuuming and naming stuffed animals. He says he can probably come up with a few more, but he'll need some time to think.
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When someone tries to comfort you after a painful experience, it can be difficult to accept their help. In this case, Hugh was consoling his friend by saying that she would eventually find other activities she was good at. While he may have been right, sometimes a person needs a little time to think about what they are good at and what they want to do with the rest of their lives.
Source: Me Talk Pretty One Day
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