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Open Fly
- John Green recalls a mortifying experience during a high school talk.
- His fly was open the entire time, only revealed after the Q&A began.
Uninteresting People
- At his first book signing, John Green read a passage insulting small, uninteresting audiences.
- He then realized he'd offended the only two attendees.
Mortification and Memory
- Embarrassment and shame sear into our memories more than joy or criticism.
- The neurotransmitter norepinephrine, released during embarrassing moments, creates vivid, long-term memories.