It is regretabble but exagerration is part and parcel of life.We all have done it before.Before the next guy finishes his story,we immediately butt in and contribute our side of the story- the bigger fish that got away.This has nothing to do with facts and figures but rather our egos. Because if there is one thing that we cannot tolerate- it is to be outclassed by other people.And so tales are conceived and born.The amazing thing is this-none of the exagerrations have been thought out in detail- its all spontaneous. And some are really skillful.And the additions and subtractions are weaved in effortlessly.Those who engage in this skill are advised to tone down.because one is usually not aware of the other person.Like the person who narrated to a small group,how the Twin Towers collapsed on Sept 11 2001.He went on and one-the billowing fire,fleeing crowd and the collapsing building.He only toned down when someone told him that Vijay was in New York City that day.
Vijay- The Midnight Owl
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