As a freelancer, it’s hard to know when to crow about your achievements, and how. I grew up a stoic New England Yankee, and most of us were raised to think it’s a hellfire sin to brag about anything. In grade school, I once made a rapid-fire foul shot in gym class. A boy standing behind me in line said “Don’t smile!” Ever since then,  I’ve had a tough time taking public pride in things that I do well. I’ve been brought up to think it’s uncouth to have, or at least to show, confidence.

Lately I find myself bragging a lot, though, partly because I’ve been having a good few weeks and the world needs to know about it. So here goes the latest–quotes from clients & colleagues, all coming to me this week:

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