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“The interaction had been a source of valuable observations. I had learned about her ability to change. Changes were a part of her, but this wasn’t a trait peculiar to her. People often felt the need to prepare a side of themselves to display to passersby, as they might in store window, and such a display shouldn’t be taken so seriously.”
― Kazuo Ishiguro, Klara and the Sun

“We followed the same paths that older generations had carved out for us, trampled into permanence by so many previous footsteps that it was only too easy to follow.”
― Alice Feeney, His & Hers

“When you grow up sitting in life’s cheap seats, it’s too easy to see behind the puppets dancing on its stage. Once you’ve seen the strings, and who pulls them, it can be hard to enjoy the rest of the show.”
― Alice Feeney, His & Hers

“I'm drowning in debt. But I've lived hand-to-mouth my entire life, so I'm used to it. A lifelong romance with poverty. I wouldn't know what to do with money except piss it away as quickly as possible.”
― Jen Beagin, Big Swiss