Everything was windswept and octagonal and finger-combed.

“I am equal to a baby and to a hundred year old lady. I am equal to an airline p…”

“I was also built from delusional optimism and folly.”

“Charlie turned to me. "Want some?"I said, "Nah." What I meant was: Who are you?”

“The youth choir is up onstage now, in flowing white gowns, and they're singing …”