In and of itself, nothing really matters. What matters is that nothing is ever in and of itself.

All my friends are rock critics, so we talk about rock criticism a lot. Because of that, in order to be part of the conversation, you have to have an awareness of what the discussion is.

Saying you like "Piano Man" doesn't mean you like Billy Joel; it means you're willing to go to a piano bar if there's nothing else to do

The most wretched people in the world are those who tell you they like every kind of music 'except country.' People who say that are boorish and pretentious at the same time.

If you can't swim, the idea of being in nine feet of water is terrifying, much less the ocean.

The Sims is an escapist vehicle for people who want to escape to where they already are, which is why I thought this game was made precisely for me.

Observing someone without context amplifies the experience. The more we know, the less we are able to feel.