A family friend once told me that having disjointed conversations is a sign of a highly developed mind. I've held on to this statement, took it as a compliment as it was spoken in direct relation to a conversation we were having. She told me this when I was around 12. I've not forgotten and like to tell people this tidbit when they inevitably comment on my conversation schizophrenia.

This same lady told me I walked like a duck in heels when I was in the 6th grade. She followed up by saying within a year of practice I would stop. I've rarely been more aware of how I walk than the week following.

This lady, blunt as she may be, confirmed that I'm a genius and forced me to not walk like a duck. I think she should be considered for sainthood.