“An excess of self-awareness being a disease in itself.”
― Love in the Big City
― Love in the Big City
“Water flows from high places to low places. That is the nature of gravity. Emotions also seem to act according to gravity. When in the presence of someone with whom you have a bond, and to whom you have entrusted your feelings, it is hard to lie and get away with it. The truth just wants to come flowing out. This is especially the case when you are trying to hide your sadness or vulnerability. It is much easier to conceal sadness from a stranger, or from someone you don’t trust.”
― Before the Coffee Gets Cold
― Before the Coffee Gets Cold
“Joe plays guitar. He says he doesn’t play well, but he does. My sister plays harp and my younger brother plays drums. I always thought it would be brilliant to make one album together and call it Fuck the Corrs. But the fights would have made Liam and Noel Gallagher seem like pussycats.”
― Rememberings
― Rememberings
“Good night. I'm Cinderella without her prince. Do you know where to find me in Tokyo? You won't see me again.”
― Schoolgirl
― Schoolgirl
“It is unfortunate for the gods that, unlike us, they cannot commit suicide.”
― Rashōmon and Seventeen Other Stories
― Rashōmon and Seventeen Other Stories
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