I use a roll of paper towels like a conveyer belt of dryness.

“From a distance it looked like a dog, but it was just a smashed and beaten box.…”

“I want to mass produce wretchedness. An unsatisfactory factory. Then I want to …”

“I dance for a living. At the early bird special you can find me—doing the worm.”

“Thanks,” I said, “have a great day.” And I turned to leave. Damn! I am such a c…”