When somebody you've known for 20 years, and with whom you have a full context, winks at you … - George Saunders

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George Saunders

When somebody you've known for 20 years, and with whom you have a full context, winks at you or whatever, it can be huge. I think in a sense what you're trying to re-create in fiction is that.

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