All my life I wanted to go to bed with an American, and now I had, and I'm beginning to see why people don't do it more often.
Nick Hornby
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In Nick Hornby's novel "High Fidelity," the protagonist reflects on his relationships and desires, revealing a yearning that leads to an unexpected experience. His longing to connect with someone from a different culture culminates in a moment of intimacy with an American, which initially appears to be fulfilling but soon unveils complexities. This reflection hints at the deeper emotional challenges that come with such encounters.

Through this experience, Hornby explores themes of desire and disillusionment. The quote suggests that while the idea of a romantic connection can be enticing, the reality may not always align with expectations. It speaks to the universal experience of seeking love and connection, only to discover that the intricacies of relationships can complicate what seemed like a simple dream.

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What came first-the music or the misery? Did I listen to music because I was miserable? Or was I miserable because I listened to music? Do all those records turn you into a melancholy person?
Nick Hornby High Fidelity
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Top five things I miss about Laura...Two: she's got character...she's loyal and honest, and she doesn't even take it out on people when she's having a bad day. That's character.
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Top five things I miss about Laura...Two: she's got character...she's loyal and honest, and she doesn't even take it out on people when she's having a bad day. That's character.
What came first – the music or the misery? Did I listen to the music because I was miserable? Or was I miserable because I listened to the music? Do all those records turn you into a melancholy person?
Nick Hornby High Fidelity
What came first – the music or the misery? Did I listen to the music because I was miserable? Or was I miserable because I listened to the music? Do all those records turn you into a melancholy person?
Women who disapprove of men-and there's plenty to disapprove of-should remember how we started out, and how far we have had to travel. 3.
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Of course, I have never had to take that long walk again, and my ears have not burned with quite the same fury, and I have never had to count the packs of cheap cigarettes in order to avoid mocking eyes and floods of tears…not really, not actually, not as such. It just feels that way, sometimes.
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Of course, I have never had to take that long walk again, and my ears have not burned with quite the same fury, and I have never had to count the packs of cheap cigarettes in order to avoid mocking eyes and floods of tears…not really, not actually, not as such. It just feels that way, sometimes.
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