Original artwork, not a still
There’s something you need to know about me. I came from the garden. Please don’t ask about my leaves.
— The Odd Life of Timothy Green · 2012
Behind the line
What it means
Our interpretation.
The speaker makes a confession that is odd and slightly shy: an origin in the garden, followed by a plea not to ask about the leaves. The request pairs candour with sensitivity, revealing something strange while asking for tact about the most conspicuous sign of it.
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