"Few kids seek to learn a skill specifically designed to impress people unless they feel less than impressive themselves."

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Derren Brown

Illusionist

Derren Brown is a British mentalist and illusionist known for his psychological manipulation and thought-provoking performances that challenge perceptions of reality.

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"There are things in your life which you are in control of, and those you're not. You need to not care about those things which you're not in control of, and when you come to really understand that, you can go from being really upset about something to that lovely feeling of being a kid where everything is okay."

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"Each of us is leading a difficult life, and when we meet people we are seeing only a tiny part of the thinnest veneer of their complex, troubled existences. To practise anything other than kindness towards them, to treat them in any way save generously, is to quietly deny their humanity."

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