The city had defeated her, just like they said it would. Like some overcrowded party, no one had noticed her arrival, and would notice if she left.

As a matter of fact, I think there are more things important in life than "relationships.

Dont run before you can walk

I love that sound,' he mumbled into her hair. 'Blackbirds at dawn.' 'I hate it. Makes me think I've done something I'll regret.

Why can’t you just love me? Why can’t you just be in love with me?

…and you smile back and try not to think about the fact that you have nothing, absolutely nothing, to say to each other.

You start out wanting to change the world through language, and end up thinking it's enough to tell a few good jokes.