How could I compete with that? Candies and toys! I had string and glue and some very complicated dynamics going on at my station. I mean, when I was assigned to that table, no one happened to mention that it was a simmering hotbed of political unrest concerning the lower case r. A wicked web indeed.
In "I Love Everybody," Laurie Notaro humorously reflects on her feelings of inadequacy when compared to more conventional and appealing activities like candy and toys. Notaro describes her own creative station, which is filled with string, glue, and complex dynamics, yet feels overshadowed by the excitement around her. This sets the stage for her comedic take on seemingly mundane or chaotic situations.
She touches on the unexpected complications her assignments bring,...
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