“You had a big life, didn’t you?” “Yeah, I did.” He moved a bit closer, and raised his chair so that he was almost at eye level. “That’s why you piss me off, Clark. Because I see all this talent, all this . . .” He shrugged. “This energy and brightness, and—” “Don’t say potential . . .” “Potential. Yes. Potential. And I cannot for the life of me see how you can be content to live this tiny life. This life that will take place almost entirely within a five-mile radius and contain nobody who will ever surprise you or push you or show you things that will leave your head spinning and unable to
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