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You're the first man in five years who didn't tell me I look like Veronica Lake inside of a minute.
— Lynn • L.A. Confidential
Behind the line May contain spoilers.
Our reading
An editorial interpretation.
The speaker singles out someone for not making a comparison that others apparently make almost immediately. The five-year span and one-minute limit give the observation a precise, weary edge. What distinguishes this encounter is an omission, suggesting how familiar and repetitive the comparison has become.
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