Because she has always worked, she never refers to Hollywood as “this town.” “This town” is a phrase to be spoken in tones of bitterness as proof of corruption (e.g., “The only way to get anywhere in ‘this town’ is to sell your ass”). The minute I hear those words spoken earnestly, I grow uneasy and bored. Occasionally I’ll refer to Hollywood as “this town,” but only if the other person understands about irony.
