I think the real reason is that life has no meaning. I mean, no obviou…

Susan Orlean
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I think the real reason is that life has no meaning. I mean, no obvious meaning. You wake up, you go to work, you do stuff. I think everybody's always looking for something a little unusual that can preoccupy them and help pass the time. ✨ Susan Orlean (2000). The Orchid Thief, Ballantine Books
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I think the real reason is that life has no meaning. I mean, no obvious meaning. You wake up, you go to work, you do stuff. I think everybody's always looking for something a little unusual that can preoccupy them and help pass the time. ✨ Susan Orlean (2000). The Orchid Thief, Ballantine Books

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