“I think you just have to do what you want,” Clem said carefully. “And trust yourself. Your instincts.” “I don’t know,” Mariel said. “I don’t know how to have purpose if it isn’t given to you.” “Ah,” said Clem. “Well. That’s easy. You just become obsessed with something to the point of madness, forget to eat or sleep, and one day you look up and realize you’ve made something of yourself.” “Sounds very healthy.” “Oh, very. No doubt it’s extending my lifespan years and years,” said Clem.
