That they won’t let me hide.
The Proust Questionnaire, Vanity Fair, 10 March 2016 source ↗
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Which quality in your friends matters most to you?Originally asked
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That they can pick up where we left off.
Being there for each other during good times and bad.
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They can take the piss out of me and it still feels like wisdom and loyalty.
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Being inside and watching really bad weather outside … and, if it’s after 5:30 P.M., with a glass of Chardonnay in hand.
A bumpy flight … or driving with my son Sam, who drives great, but I still can’t believe he’s old enough.
When I’m extremely old during a huge family celebration where everyone is playing games and giving pre-written toasts … to me.
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