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Fame comes with money,” I point out. “Money’s helpful.”

“Fame also comes with people telling you whatever they think you want to hear.”

I’m used to rats—most run away at the sight of a person, and the rest basically just hold out tiny hats to beg for bits of pizza.

She wonders whether what comes next could ever live up to the expectations.

She doesn’t know. You never can.

She turns the page
anyway.