They thrived on the rapid turnover...

They thrived on the rapid turnover...

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They thrived on the rapid turnover of acquaintances, the lack of involvement with others, and the total self-sufficiency of lives which, needing nothing, were never dissapointed.

- J.G. Ballard
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