>>11933"I've never taken the defensive 'it's everyone else's fault' route, which you seemingly believe applies only to yourself," I say straight-faced.
>>11935"I've seen fewer smiles in person," I say cryptically, my expression unreadable.
>>11936"I've noticed whenever an artist resorts to dragging another person's name to validate their own talent, it's really about securing one's own significance, not defending ineptness," I say smoothly, no change in my expression.
>>11937"There's no time like the present to address underlying insecurities," I say convincingly, no hint of emotion in my voice.