The Parade Was Here, But It Disappeared

If I Could Do My Life Over, I Would Try To Cleanse At Least My Pleasures Of Self-pity.

To Be A Social Success, Do Not Act Pathetic, Arrogant, Or Bored. Do Not Discuss Your Unhappy Childhood, Your Visit To The Dentist,the Shortcomings Of Your Cleaning Woman, The State Of Your Bowels, Or Your Spouse's Bad Habits. You Will Be Thought A Paragon (or Perhaps A Monster) Of Good Behavior.

The Simple Life Is Not A Simple Life.

Unlike The Actual, The Fictional Explains Itself.

The Party Out Of Office Becomes The Articulate One.