“You’re universally liked because you’re such a black hole in space. You don’t have any real traits. You’re sympa, at least as much as a narcissist can be, but that means nothing. You’re beautiful and everybody projects onto you what they’re looking for, which is easy to do since you don’t stand for anything definite. You’re a black hole in space.”
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Edmund White, an American novelist born on January 13, 1940, is known for his delicate prose and profound emotional descriptions. His works cover a wide range of themes, including homosexuality, history, and literature. more
“Take a deep breath right now… Look at the sky; it's a beautiful night, isn't it?”
“Wasn’t it correct in America to call a man ‘handsome’ rather than ‘beautiful’?”
“Every woman with her own makeup!”