Otherwise, how did you sleep?

A. I slept badly.

Q. Why?

A. Because I kept waking up.

Q. While you were sleeping, how did you feel?

A. Good, I guess.

Q. Do you enjoy dreaming?

A. Immensely.

Q. Why?

A. Because I can do no harm.

Q. Do you die in your dreams?

A. Often.

Q. How does that feel?

A. Scary.

Q. Do you feel shame in your dreams?

A. Often.

Q. How does that feel?

A. Like I am going to die.

Q. And then you die.

A. And then I die.

Q. And yet you like to dream.

A. Immensely, yes.

Q. What do you want out of life?

A. I want to live a complete life.

Q. Is that true?

A. No.

Q. What do you really want?

A. Money.

Q. Oof.

A. I know.

Q. Maybe you’re just mixed up.

A. Thanks.

Q. Are you enjoying your breakfast?

A. I am.

Q. When you fell asleep last night, did you come up with an idea for an internet sensation?

A. Yes.

Q. What was it called?

A. Likefast.

Q. And what would this internet sensation do?

A. It would combine the pleasure of liking things with the pleasure of eating breakfast, interweaving the two activities forever in a new and addictive way.

Q. How does this idea make you feel?

A. Sticky.

Q. How do you feel about your body?

A. I feel so-so about my body.

Q. Is that true?

A. No.

Q. How do you really feel about your body?

A. I feel resentful.

Q. Why?

A. Because it is out of shape.

Q. Are you not your body?

A. No I am not.

Q. Then what are you?

A. I am the spirit of the universe.

Q. Is that true?

A. In a way.

Q. What do you fear the most?

A. Privilege.

Q. That’s pretty fancy.

A. I know.

Q. Does it mean anything?

A. I think it means shame.

Q. Did you drink last night?

A. Yes.

Q. Why?

A. Because I was offered.

Q. For what occasion?

A. A toast.

Q. To whom?

A. A dead man.

Q. And so you drank.

A. I did, yes.

Q. How did that make you feel?

A. Pathetic.

Q. And you say you woke up screaming.

A. I woke up screaming, yes.

Q. Were they words that you were screaming?

A. No, they were sounds.

Q. What did they sound like?

A.

Q. Are you worried about the future?

A. Sure.

Q. Are you remorseful of the past?

A. Yeah.

Q. & How do you feel about now?


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