The plain state of being human is dramatic enough for anyone; you don't need to be a heroin addict or a performance poet to experience extremity. You just have to love someone.
The quote from Nick Hornby's book "How to Be Good" emphasizes that the essence of being human is inherently dramatic. You don't have to engage in extreme behaviors or lifestyles, like drug addiction or artistic performances, to experience the depths of human emotion and conflict. The drama of life is present in ordinary experiences, particularly in the realm of love. Loving someone brings profound challenges and intense feelings that can illustrate...