Feeling unique is what we all have in common, it’s the thing that’s always the same. - Jonathan Lethem

However appalling to consider, however tedious to enact, every novel requires furniture, whether it is to be named or unnamed, for the characters will be unable to remain in standing position for the duration of the story.

He’s just a classic scapegoat, told people things they didn’t want to hear. There’s never any percentage in being ahead of your time.

"She craned up on her toes and kissed my cheek..."Don't do that", I said. "You just met me. This is New York.