High self-esteem is not always what it's cracked up to be, says UGA psychologist

Oscar Levant, a mid-century pianist, film star and wit, once watched noted keyboardist and composer George Gershwin spend an evening playing his own music at a party and clearly having a great time. “Tell me, George,” Levant said, somewhat jealously, “if you have it to do all over again would you still fall in love with yourself?”

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news128604813.html">High self-esteem is not always what it's cracked up to be, says UGA psychologist</a></p> <p>Oscar Levant, a mid-century pianist, film star and wit, once watched noted keyboardist and composer George Gershwin spend an evening playing his own music at a party and clearly having a great time. “Tell me, George,” Levant said, somewhat jealously, “if you have it to do all over again would you still fall in love with yourself?”</p>