Snowflake

by Louise Nealon

a psychologist with floppy hair said that walking through doorways causes a brief lapse in memory.

‘There is no way to catch a snowflake. And I haven’t met anyone who is able to catch a dream.’

Never actually buy gin though. It’s a rip-off and makes you cry.

‘People have such a narrow view of what they consider to be reality. We only ever catch a glimpse of our shared imagination in art or music.’

‘I think people can be original, they just don’t always have the courage to be who they really are. It’s courage we need. Courage is as rare as hen’s teeth.’

I actually like hating myself. It’s my comfort zone.’

Browsing in a bookshop is a lot like collecting shells on a beach on a really good day. I want all of them.