Category Archives: Personal

My Brilliant Narcissistic Career

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Luke Ford

Sam Vaknin says: The narcissist often strikes people as laid back, parasitic, spoiled, and self-indulgent. Appearances can deceive. Narcissists are either compulsively driven over-achievers or chronic under-achieving wastrels. Most of them fail to make productive use of their capacities. Many … Continue reading →

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The Narcissist and His Addiction to Excitement

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Luke Ford

This video tells the story of my life. Sam Vaknin: “Narcissistic supply — admiration, adulation, and attention — is exciting. When narcissistic supply is available, the narcissist feels elated, omnipotent, omniscient, handsome, sexy, adventurous, invisible, and irresistible. When narcissistic supply … Continue reading →

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Why Am I So Open-Minded?

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Luke Ford

A friend asks: “Why are you so more open than most people? Like than both Democrats and Republicans? I feel like many conservatives would be annoyed watching a TV show that leans left or be too annoyed to appreciate it … Continue reading →

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Foxcatcher

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Luke Ford

This movie ripped me up inside. Growing up in foster care for most of my first five years, I’m susceptible to cults and charismatic father figures. I can’t recall a movie that was more painful for me to watch because … Continue reading →

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Where’s My Movie Studio?

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Luke Ford

I converted to Judaism 21 years ago and I still haven’t been given my very own media property. I don’t want no freakin’ bank, I want a newspaper or magazine or movie studio, and I want it staffed with hot … Continue reading →

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