My connection with Jesse and Linda is purely professional. I'm mean, we're friends, but I didn't know that was an issue.

My connection with the Reich Ministers was of a purely official nature and was very infrequent.

I have a connection at IUP between family and friends and the head coach is a very impressive guy.

Holding myself to perfectionistic standards, I used to think I had to become lifelong friends with everyone who entered my life. This was exhausting, and I now know it’s not true. I believe the old saying that people come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime.” (127)

We live in a homogenized world, where it's hard to get excited when everything is slick and professional. The interesting things are the dull things.

I addressed the tax issue straight up without any fluff. The questions were asked and I answered them.