If you knew that your life was merely a phase or short, short segment of your entire existence, how would you live? Knowing nothing 'real' was at risk, what would you do? You'd live a gigantic, bold, fun, dazzling life. You know you would. That's what the ghosts want us to do - all the exciting things they no longer can. β¨ Chuck Palahniuk Answers Your Questions About Everything but His Books. Answers to A.V. Club readers' questions, www.avclub.com. June 12, 2007.
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