It's possible to pretend I'm someone other than who I am, and if I pretend long enough, I can believe it.
Libba BrayAgent Jones held Sinjinโs face in his hands. โIโm going to make balloon animals. People need balloon animals.โ โHow right you are, strange delusional man,โ Sinjin said.
Libba BrayDidn't you have any sadistic nannies who told you these tales to keep you quiet and well behaved at night? Heavens, what's to become of the Empire if governesses have lost their touch for scaring the wits out of their girls?
Libba BrayWhy does everyone want to own me?" Pippa mumbles. She's got her head in her hands. "Why do they all want to control my life -- how I look, whom I see, what I do or don't do? Why can't they just let me alone?" "Because you're beautiful," Ann answers, watching the fire lick her palm. "People always think they can own beautiful things.
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