Thursday, August 8, 2013

The Kiss Off


"I do desire that we may be better strangers."

That's a nice kiss-off from "As You Like It"

I have no idea the context in which this line is spoken.  I have never read a Shakespeare play.  I believe I've seen a play or movie by, or based on, Shakespeare, but I couldn't tell you which ones or when.
Everything I know about Shakespeare is from other people's references to him or his stories.
I like to think I'm well read - but, I'm not.  I just listen to what people who are well read have to say.
(and even then, I forget quickly until it comes up again and then it will pop into my head)

I want to say "I do desire that we may be better strangers" to someone.  Love it.  Where did I hear this?  On Slate's Dear Prudence column today.  


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