I watched as Humphrey Bogartโs character used beans as a metaphor for the relative unimportance in the wider world of his relationship with Ingrid Bergmanโs character, and chose logic and decency ahead of his selfish emotional desires. The quandary and resulting decision made for an engrossing film. But this was not what people cried about. They were in love and could not be together. I repeated this statement to myself, trying to force an emotional reaction. I couldnโt. I didnโt care. I had enough problems of my own.
Graeme SimsionSo, to add to a momentous day, I corrected a misconception that my family had held for at least fifteen years and came out to them as straight.
Graeme SimsionI havenโt changed my mind. Thatโs the point! I want to spend my life with you even though itโs totally irrational. And you have short earlobes. Socially and genetically thereโs no reason for me to be attracted to you. The only logical conclusion is that I must be in love with you.
Graeme Simsion