black
grey
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At the top of the iron staircase leading to the stage, the good, dry, dusty warmth wraps me round like a comfortable dirty cloak.

Sidonie Gabrielle Colette

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We only do well the things we like doing.
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I want nothing from love, in short, but love.
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