RanaldClouston ,
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In the early 80s interviewed neurologist / author for a New Yorker piece. It was never written, due in part to Sacks prevaricating about whether to out himself, and they became lifelong friends instead. Just before his 2015 death Sacks encouraged Weschler to write the story up after all. Which is a sweet story, but the book itself is mostly just a meander through transcripts of old interviews, and I can't recommend it @bookstodon

jswilkins ,
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@RanaldClouston @bookstodon ITYM procrastinating not prevaricating

RanaldClouston OP ,
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@jswilkins @bookstodon turns out prevaricate doesn't mean what I thought it mean. Procrastinate doesn't seem right either, although it's closer. I think I was maybe thinking of 'vacillating', so I'll edit to that. Thanks!

jswilkins ,
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@RanaldClouston @bookstodon I get caught with those word pairs all the time. Also comprise/compose.

janus ,
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@RanaldClouston @jswilkins @bookstodon Yes, I am off to get my COVID booster shot soon. I have been putting it off, and wondering whether I should or shouldn't...

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