We all live in a house on fire, no fire department to call; no way out…

Tennessee Williams
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We all live in a house on fire, no fire department to call; no way out, just the upstairs window to look out of while the fire burns the house down with us trapped, locked in it. ✨ Tennessee Williams (1971). The Theatre of Tennessee Williams: The milk train doesn't stop here anymore. Kingdom of Earth (The seven descents of Myrtle). Small craft warnings. The two-character play, p.107, New Directions Publishing
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