Duck fat

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Me: This book is depressing me.

Long Suffering Husband: What’s it about?

Me: It’s not what it’s about that’s the problem. It’s how well it’s written. I’ve heard people talk about getting intimidated by really good writing but it’s never actually happened to me before. Listen to this. *I read a section aloud* Listen to that! It’s like every word is lovingly carved from duck fat. I don’t write like that.

LSH: *laughs* Duck fat! See, you write like THAT.

Me: Was that something...