“Of course, the strippers also take pains not to appear too innocent, valorous, or bookishly inclined. (In direct opposition to the Swayze Mandate of 1987, everybody puts Baby in a goddamn corner.)”
“In a world of fugitives, the person taking the opposite direction will appear to run away.”
“There are also the people too bizarre to ignore, like Kyle Simpson. Future male stripper.”
“Nobody puts 'Baby' in a corner." (Johnny Castle)”
“A pain stabbed my heart, as it did every time I saw a girl I loved who was going the opposite direction in this too-big world.”
“My wallet was empty after the charity auction. Of course, my wallet was empty before the auction too. I donated my time and money to strippers.”