"Why can't you just act like a normal person?"

My dad is overly preoccupied with normality. He thinks that everyone in the world should look and act the same way, his way, and that whatever does not fit into his philosophy is wrong in some fashion.

There is nothing wrong with being different. To break away from confirmity is to be unique, creative, groundbreaking, and beautiful. Nothing of great importance has ever been accomplished by keeping your head down and blending in. You must be bold, openminded, and free. After all, someone has to be.