It's like the idea of him is better than the him of him.

“And it's the funniest thing: as soon as I see it, the whistling in my ears stop…”

“He’s speaking in the tone of voice that everyone uses when they’re about to bre…”

“Puede que crea que me lo merecía. Tal vez no debería haberle mandado una rosa a…”

“How did I love her?Let me count the ways.The freckles on her nose like the shad…”