I've been striving for attention my whole life. Now I have it.
I was pretty much tap dancing for attention from a very early age.
We crave support in vanity, as we do in religion, and never forgive contradictions in that sphere.
Advice is sought to confirm a position already taken.
I was really kind of shy as a child. But I would do things for attention.
To ask advice is in nine cases out of ten to tout for flattery.
I was always the kid in school who tried to get attention, not necessarily the class clown, but I'd do little unexpected performances.
I've never courted popularity.
Unless you're a serial killer, you're worried about being liked by somebody.
If you're desperate enough for attention, any attention will make you feel better.
Fear, when your friends say to you what you have done well, and say it through; but when they stand with uncertain timid looks of respect and half-dislike, and must suspend their judgement for years to come, you may begin to hope.
