"Do your own thing on your own terms and get what you came here for."
"why are trying so hard to fit in, when you're born to stand out"
Source: Fictional character: Jay Corgan. Raise Your Voice, www.imdb.com. 2004.
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Oliver James
Psychologist
Oliver James is a British psychologist and author known for his work on emotional health and relationships, particularly in the context of love and resilience.
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