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Up, Simba just might be Wallace’s best nonfiction essay. On assignment from Rolling Stone to cover John Mccain’s 2000 presidential bid, sort of a time capsule. Witty, insightful, skeptical, observant etc

charmed.

Felt quite affected by “Sonny’s Blues” and “Previous Condition” a little scared to keep reading… yet curious…

This is getting hard to read in my lap… too awkward to hold up by the sides and too much weight on my wrist to support via the spine… flat surfaces it is I suppose

I don’t think I’ve ever dog eared multiple pages at once (201-208)

One of my many projects… listening to the moment (the score) while reading this last chapter all about designer drug cocktails worked really well

brilliant!

IF YOU CANT HANDLE THE HEAT STAY OUTTA THE KITCHENNNNN

Leah and I have started a book club for this but I’m the worst member because I insist on being at least one essay ahead of her to maintain a sense of superiority #boysrulegirlsdrool

Bought this book used on the internet, a sticky note was left on page 267 that reads “I love you, baby” I don’t think its intended receiver ever got the message

A friend told me yesterday he doesn’t like DFW because he writes like he’s going to kill himself and I was so offended I rage read 100 pages so thanks nick

“When they had all dispersed, Stephan arkadyich and Veslovsky paced up and down the drive for a long time, and their voices could be heard singing a new romance together” gay asf

Vronsky down, curry down, lebron down, levin up?

Crushed ~60 pages watching the warriors game yesterday… the duality of man