Quote by Vladimir Nabokov

I was also supposed to quiz my various companions on a number of important matters such as nostalgia, fear of unknown animals, food fantasies, nocturnal emissions, hobbies, choice of radio program, changes in out look and so forth.

I was also supposed to quiz my various companions on a numbe

Summary

In this quote, the speaker mentions that they were assigned the task of questioning their companions on a variety of topics such as nostalgia, fears of unknown animals, food desires, sexual dreams, hobbies, preferred radio programs, and changes in perspective. This suggests that the purpose of the questioning could be to gain insights into their companions' personal experiences, preferences, and growth over time. The quote implies that these topics are considered significant in understanding someone's thoughts, emotions, and individual identities.

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Inspirational Insanity

By Vladimir Nabokov

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