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“I like it when somebody gets excited about something.”

Excited Like It Something I About Somebody Gets

Book:THE CATCHER IN THE RYE

Source: THE CATCHER IN THE RYE

“But what I mean is, lots of time you don't know what interests you most till you start talking about something that doesn't interest you most.”

Interest Talking You Start Something Most About Doesnt

Book:THE CATCHER IN THE RYE

Source: THE CATCHER IN THE RYE

“The thing he was afraid of, he was afraid somebody'd say something smarter than he had.”

Smarter Afraid Something Say He Had Than

Book:THE CATCHER IN THE RYE

Source: THE CATCHER IN THE RYE

“So I went in this cheap-looking restaurant and had doughnuts and coffee. Only, I didn't eat the doughnuts. I couldn't swallow them too well. The thing is, if you get very depressed about something, it's hard as hell to swallow.”

Depression Coffee Something Swallowing Restaurant Doughnuts

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