It takes a minute for me to let my guard down, but once I do and I get to know someone, I'm very open, very trusting. Some might say too trusting, because considering the amount of money that can be made from selling gossip, I could be very easily taken advantage of.
“Of course poets have morals and manners of their own, and custom is no argument with them.”
“Honest criticism is hard to take, particularly from a relative, a friend, an acquaintance or a stranger.”