Telling some stories, Miss Leroy says, is committing suicide.

“A blush only reminds me how blood is just under the surface of everything.”

“Advertising has us chasing cars and clothes, working jobs we hate so we can buy…”

“Sure, I want to look like I’m worth the ef­fort. Washed but not ironed. Clean b…”

“Ask yourself: What did I eat for breakfast today? What did I eat for dinner las…”