For me personally it is because I get an awful amount of success and I don’t think I deserve it and then I want to sabotage it.
Meaning of the quote
This quote suggests that even successful people can sometimes feel like they don't deserve their success. The journalist, Michael Parkinson, explains that he gets a lot of success, but he doesn't think he deserves it. This makes him want to ruin or "sabotage" his own success, even though he has achieved a great deal. The quote shows that even accomplished individuals can struggle with self-doubt and the fear of not being worthy of their accomplishments.
About Michael Parkinson
Sir Michael Parkinson was a renowned English television presenter, broadcaster, journalist, and author. He hosted the popular talk show ‘Parkinson’ from 1971 to 1982 and again from 1998 to 2007, and was described as the ‘great British talkshow host’ by The Guardian.
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