Quote from Alex in Under Pressure
Dr. Clark: And this responsibility, where does it come from? Alex: I'm not sure. It's just there. Dr. Clark: So it's an internal pressure. Alex: Yeah. Kind of. I mean, once you start overachieving, people expect things from you. Dr. Clark: Like what people? Alex: You know, the world... Teachers, parents, other kids. It's not all internal. Don't get me wrong. I like the way I'm wired. It's what's going to get me into a good school. It's what makes me who I am. Dr. Clark: And how is that, being who you are? Alex: I don't know. Mostly good. A little exhausting. Sometimes hard. I guess there's your answer. It's hard being me. Dr. Clark: Tell me a little more about your family. Alex: They're pretty normal, I guess. I'm not like any of them, but that doesn't really bother me. Dr. Clark: Ever? Alex: Only when they say things like "Alex, you study too much" or "Don't freak out" or "Go do something fun."