In the creation and criticism of fictional works, a character flaw is a limitation, imperfection, problem, phobia, or deficiency present in a character who may be otherwise very functional. The flaw can be a problem that directly affects the character's actions and abilities, such as a violent temper. Alternatively, it can be a simple foible or personality defect, which affects the character's motives and social interactions, but little else.
Flaws can add depth and humanity to the characters in a narrative. For example, the sheriff with a gambling addiction, the action hero who is afraid of heights, or a lead in a romantic comedy who must overcome his insecurity regarding male pattern baldness are all characters whose flaws help provide dimension. Perhaps the most widely cited and classic of character flaws is Achilles' famous heel.
In general, flaws can be categorized as minor, major, or tragic.
A minor character flaw is an imperfection which serves to distinguish the character in the mind of the reader / viewer / player / listener, making them memorable and individual, but otherwise does not affect the story in any way.
William "Bill" Maher, Jr. ( /ˈmɑːr/; born January 20, 1956) is an American stand-up comedian, television host, political commentator, author, and actor. Before his current role as the host of HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher, Maher hosted a similar late-night talk show called Politically Incorrect originally on Comedy Central and later on ABC.
Maher is known for his political satire and sociopolitical commentary, which targets a wide swath of topics including religion, politics, bureaucracies of many kinds, political correctness, the mass media, greed among people and persons in positions of high political and social power, and the lack of intellectual curiosity in the electorate. He supports the legalization of marijuana and same-sex marriage, and serves on the board of PETA. He is also a critic of religion and is an advisory board member of Project Reason, a foundation to promote scientific knowledge and secular values within society. In 2005, Maher ranked at number 38 on Comedy Central's 100 greatest stand-up comedians of all time. Bill Maher received a Hollywood Walk of Fame star on September 14, 2010.
Many of us saw a face behind your flaw
But who could ever know you'd come back from this hell
Did you have to fight to tear down all your walls?
Or did you just run, never looking back
Tonight you must stand alone
Not driven by your own anymore
Now tell me, how does that feel?
Who are you today compared to who you were?
I cannot say, that you seem the same
Many of us knew this would end this way
For what you are today, inevitable I'd say
Tonight you must stand alone
Not driven by your own anymore
Now tell me, how does that feel?
Anyday now it'll all come right back to you
Are you really ready now to face us all once more?
Tonight you must stand alone
Now tell me, how does that feel?
Anyday now it'll all come right back to you
Are you really ready now to face us all once more?
Think again my friend, just let us move along
You can never say we didn't pave your way
Too late to start again, and all you bring is pain
It’s pride against money
Love against pride
Drivin’ all the demons
That I’ve been keepin’ inside
I always go for the long shot
I never hesitate
When I wave to the four winds
The fickle finger of fate
If greatness courts failure
Then failure’s my fame
Although they call me a legend
They can’t remember my name
Some people chasin’ their savior
Some people chasin’ their call
As for my foolish behavior
It’s just a character flaw
It’s just a character flaw
No matter what you saw
It don’t matter at all
It’s just a character flaw
Some men livin’ for pleasure
Some thrivin’ on pain
Some live for love unmeasured
Some for the ball and chain
So if you call me a sinner
Or if you call me a saint
When I come up a winner
Don’t want to hear your complaint
If greatness courts failure
Then failure’s my fame
Although they call me a legend
They can’t remember my name
Some people chasin’ their savior
Some people chasin’ their call
As for my foolish behavior
It’s just a character flaw
No matter what you saw
It don’t matter at all
It’s just a character flaw
It’s just a character flaw
It’s just a character flaw
It’s just a character flaw
It aint against the law
And you can kiss my ass