Chapter 23 - Aw, Shucks

Flattery will get you everywhere

People say nice things about me and about my writing.

When someone says something nice about me, I’m utterly baffled.

Even if I like, admire or respect the person.

ESPECIALLY if I like, admire or respect the person.

That says more about them than it does about me.

Even more so if people know me in real life: they should know better.

This says more about me than it does about them.