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Joan Ganz Cooney | 08/09/2009 11:00 pm

Joan Ganz Cooney: Authenticity is Like Pornography

By Joan Ganz Cooney

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In response to: What is the meaning of 'authenticity' to you? At what age did you truly feel authentic?

Joan Ganz Cooney

This is difficult to answer. Authenticity is like pornography: You know it when you see it. I think I’ve always felt authentic although I probably am less so today than I was when I was younger. I do a lot of pretending that I’m having a good time. When I was younger, I actually WAS having a good time.

Read more about: Authenticity, Friendship, fun, Lifestyle, Personality, Pornography, Relationships

2 Reader Comments (so far…) Sign In or Register to comment

Interesting question…I never quite felt authentic and truly myself until I reached 50. And now that I finally feel comfortable with who I am I’m really having a great time!

By Chris Broersma on 08/10/2009 1:41 am

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Wait a minute…I think there’s a difference between pretense and social grace. Sometimes it’s only courteous to keep one’s boredom to oneself.

By Ms. Dee on 08/10/2009 8:35 am

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