In a restaurant one is both observed and unobserved. Joy and sorrow can be displayed and observed "unwittingly," the writer scowling naively and the diners wondering, What the hell is he doing?

David Mamet

David Mamet

Displayed Joy Observed One Restaurant Sorrow Unobserved Unwittingly Writer

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