we were just pretending
"I guess I like that idea that you could pretend yourself into new feelings and new relationships. Obviously I'm a big pretender. but the kind of leap where it's almost like some kind of science fiction thing happens. Like we were just pretending, and then what's this? We actually have new powers now, and we see each other differently, and in fact all of life has suddenly tilted. I'm going for that everyday, personally."
~ Miranda July
~ Miranda July
Posts tagged "normality"
In 1967, shortly after his play, The Birthday Party, opened on Broadway, the great Harold Pinter received a letter from a confused lady who, having recently watched the production, had some questions. Her missive, and Pinter’s reply, can be seen below.
Dear Sir,
I would be obliged if you would kindly explain to me the meaning of your play, The Birthday Party. These are the points which I do not understand:
1. Who are the two men?
2. Where did Stanley come from?
3. Were they all supposed to be normal?
You will appreciate that without the answers to my questions, I cannot fully understand your play.
Yours faithfully,
[Redacted]
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Dear Madam,
I would be obliged if you would kindly explain to me the meaning of your letter. These are the points which I do not understand:
1. Who are you?
2. Where do you come from?
3. Are you supposed to be normal?
You will appreciate that without the answers to my questions, I cannot fully understand your letter.
Yours faithfully,
Harold Pinter
Harold Pinter: BAMF.
