It turns out there is only one possible thing to do in this circumstance, to wait the only way there is to wait through eternity, and that is through creativity.

Reading a book is something you do to yourself.

You don't think any job's a job unless it's your job.

At 17, the gratitude part of their brain is a little undercooked.

Amusement, even ironic amusement, is the beginning of sincere appreciation, as any lapsed hipster knows.