career in the irrational world of creativity not only made sense but had moral purpose. - Steve Martin

Through the years, I have learned there is no harm in charging oneself up with delusions between moments of valid inspiration. AT

Only then does he realize what he has done to Mirabelle, how wanting a square inch of her and not all of her has damaged them both, and how he cannot justify his actions except that, well, it was life.

If there were a silent observer, Mirabelle would be seen as a carefree, happy girl who is preparing for a night on the town. But in reality, these activities are the physical manifestations of her stillness.