Judy Garland - Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else
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Welcome to The Daily Quote – a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, for May 26th. Today is World Redhead Day, a moment to tip your hat to the vibrant, fiery-haired folks among us. They’re the rare spice in the soup of humanity. Just 2% of the world’s population has naturally red hair, which basically makes redheads the unicorns of the gene pool—with slightly more freckles and fewer horns. With that in mind, here’s your quote for today from Judy Garland, who once said:
“Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else.”
This one’s perfect for today. Redheads don’t exactly blend in—and that’s the point. Being a redhead isn’t just about standing out in a crowd; it’s about owning the fact that you were never meant to blend in at all.
Judy Garland’s advice cuts right to the heart of it. In a world that often pushes you to fit the mold, the real magic comes from being unapologetically you. Whether your “you” comes with scarlet curls, a quirky laugh, or a love of obscure jazz-funk fusion—own it. The world doesn’t need another copy. It needs an original.
So, on World Redhead Day, whether you’re ginger-haired or just ginger-hearted, take a page from Judy Garland and embrace your first-rate self. Freckles, flair, and all.
My daughters are red heads so we will be celebrating their rougeness today for sure. They are definitely living this quote and are being first rate young ladies!
That's gonna do it for today... I'm Andrew McGivern signing off for now, but I'll be back tomorrow, same pod time, same pod station... with another Daily Quote.