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“Max's laugh was like a dragnet; it picked up every living laugh within the vicinity and shined a light on it, intensified it, pitched it higher. It was a dare--he dared you not to laugh with him. He dared you to despair. He dared you to insist that there was no dawn, that all there was was darkness, that there was no silver lining, that the heart didn't grow fonder by absence. He dared you to believe you were going to die--when you at that moment knew, just as he did, that you were immortal, you were among the gods.”

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Book:Sex and Rage
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Sex and Rage

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Eve Babitz

Eve Babitz is an American author born on May 13, 1943. Her works are known for their unique style and profound insights into Los Angeles culture. more

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