I like that a lot ("Yeah, I was born this way") and think it is a pretty humble sort of acknowledgment, and mature too. Disclaiming credit, with a simple acknowledgment, is charming.
I think oohing and ahing over appearance may have something to do with giftedness. I think an intense personality can add a lot to charisma, and may take a cute kid (lots are cute to begin with) and elevate her/him to super-cute. As a tiny example, my son opens his eyes wide when he gets excited and intense about something, which I think intesifies his cuteness.
ColinsMum, it's an interesting thing you write about any reliance on evaluations from others being a drawback.
