Tim Madigan I’m Proud of You: My Friendship with Fred Rogers

What event led to the beginning of the speaker's friendship with Fred Rogers?

• A television interview

• A mutual friend's introduction

• A newspaper assignment

• A chance meeting at a bookstore

What was Fred Rogers' approach to human interactions?

• He preferred to keep conversations brief

• He often interrupted to share his thoughts

• He was fully present and listened without judgment

• He focused on his own agenda

According to the speaker, what makes it difficult for most people to have the kind of presence Fred Rogers had?

• Preoccupations and personal agendas

• Lack of time

• Disinterest in others

• Fear of judgment

How did Fred Rogers view painful emotions like anger and shame?

• As part of what makes us human

• As emotions to be ignored

• As emotions to be hidden

• As character defects

What message did Fred Rogers convey about suffering and loneliness?

• Isolation is a natural part of life

• Pain is a sign of weakness

• Sharing one's truth can alleviate loneliness

• Everyone must face their struggles alone