A small wooden figure casts two shadows in opposite directions across cracked orange ground.

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Matt Kessler

Early lived in the moment. He did whatever he wanted whenever he wanted. I don't know if I was fascinated or frightened by him.

— Kalifornia  ·  1993

Behind the line

What it means

Our interpretation.

The speaker remembers Early as someone who lived in the moment and did whatever he wanted, whenever he wanted. Such freedom pulled the speaker two ways, and they admit they cannot tell whether they felt fascination or fear. The admission holds attraction and unease together without settling either.

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