“I don’t know. To feel close to people? To make conversation? Maybe to feel powerful,” I said. “That’s the only reason people gossip. I obviously did it to feel powerful.” “Yes, you did,” she said with the slight smile she reserved for when she was pleased I had gotten there before she did. “It’s putting other people down so you could feel big.” “Yes, I suppose it is.” “Do you know who else does that?” There was a pause. “Donald Trump.” I burst out laughing.
