John Irving quote: We were in a phase, through television and the movies, of living only vicariously. Even faintly sordid silliness excited us ...

We were in a phase, through television and the movies, of living only vicariously. Even faintly sordid silliness excited us if it put us in contact with love.

~ John Irving ~

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