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Flossing Announces New EP ‘World of Mirth’, Unveils New Single ‘Heart of Hearts’

Flossing, the New York project of Heather Elle, has announced their second EP, World of Mirth. It’s out August 26 (via Brace Yourself Records) and includes a new single called ‘Heart of Hearts’, which was co-produced with Elijah Sokolow (The Living Strange) in Elle’s home studio in Brooklyn. “Asking for an open relationship at the beginning of a global pandemic was the comically intense first step in figuring out I was Queer,” the singer-songwriter said in a statement. Check out a video for ‘Heart of Hearts’ below.

Flossing released their debut EP, Queen of the Mal, last year.

World of Mirth Cover Artwork:

World of Mirth Tracklist:

1. Men On The Menu
2. All We Are
3. Heart Of Hearts
4. Side Eye Life

This Week’s Best New Songs: Jessie Ware, Julia Jacklin, Pearla, and More

Throughout the week, we update our Best New Songs playlist with the new releases that caught our attention the most, be it a single leading up to the release of an album or a newly unveiled deep cut. And each Monday, we round up the best new songs released over the past week (the eligibility period begins on Monday and ends Sunday night) in this best new music segment.

On this week’s list, we’re highlighting Julia Jacklin’s latest single, ‘Love, Try Not to Let Go’, which is both quietly delightful and unexpectedly explosive; Rico Nasty’s eerie, 100 gecs-assisted Las Ruinas standout ‘Gotsta Get Paid’; Jessie Ware’s ‘Free Yourself’, which sounds like a classic dance anthem from the first listen; Art Moore’s gorgeous, layered ‘Sixish’; ‘Whatever Fits Together’, the hauntingly delicate and shimmering lead single from Skullcrusher’s debut LP; Johanna Warren’s catchy yet subtle ‘I’d Be Orange’, which accompanied the announcement of her new album; PVA’s thrilling, propulsive ‘Hero Man’, taken from the band’s debut album Blush; ‘Cujo Kiddies’, the entrancing, playful new cut from Wisconsin-based band Disq; and Pearla’s enchanting ‘Effort’, the first single from her forthcoming debut album.

Best New Songs: July 25, 2022

Song of the Week: Julia Jacklin, ‘Love, Try Not to Let Go’

Rico Nasty, ‘Gotsta Get Paid’

Jessie Ware, ‘Free Yourself’

Art Moore, ‘Sixish’

Skullcrusher, ‘Whatever Fits Together’

Johanna Warren, ‘I’d Be Orange’

PVA, ‘Hero Man’

Disq, ‘Cujo Kiddies’

Pearla, ‘Effort’

Sylvan Esso Announce New Album ‘No Rules Sandy’, Release New Song ‘Didn’t Care’

Sylvan Esso – the duo of Nick Sanborn and Amelia Meath – have announced their next album: No Rules Sandy arrives August 12 via Loma Vista. Accompanying the announcement is the new single ‘Didn’t Care’, which you can check out below.

Sylvan Esso recently performed the entirety of No Rules Sandy at the Newport Folk Festival. In a statement, Meath said the new album “feels like who we actually are. It just feels like us. We’re not trying to fit into the mold, just happily being our freak selves.”

“Our whole career up until now, I feel like everything’s been really considered, and we’ve maybe overthought a lot of the music,” Sanborn added. “I think that might be the ultimate effect of like the last record and the pandemic— feeling like, fuck that, I know what I want. And it’s now, or never. So let’s get out there and do it.”

No Rules Sandy will follow the band’s 2020 album Free Love.

No Rules Sandy Cover Artwork:

No Rules Sandy Tracklist:

1. Moving
2. Look at Me
3. (Bad Fills)
4. Echo Party
5. How Did You Know
6. (Betty’s, May 4, 2022)
7. Didn’t Care
8. (Vegas // Dad)
9. Your Reality
10. (#1vm)
11. Cloud Walker
12. Sunburn
13. (?)
14. Alarm
15. (No Rules Sandy)
16. Coming Back to You

7 Best Quotes from The Red Shoes (1948)

Based on the fairytale by Hans Christian Andersen, The Red Shoes is a 1948 film adaptation co-written and directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger. The story follows a ballerina who must choose between pursuing a career in ballet and a burgeoning romance with a composer. Moira Shearer makes her film debut as Victoria “Vicky” Page, an unknown dancer from an aristocratic background. Though her story is based on a fairytale, Vicky’s journey is often dangerous and has severe consequences. The film crosses over into horror-thriller territory whenever Vicky makes a choice, one way or another. (Fans of Black Swan will likely enjoy The Red Shoes, and vice versa). Even so, elements of the fairytale structure shine through, especially in the dialogue. Here are some of the best quotes from The Red Shoes.

Boris Lermontov: Why do you want to dance?
Vicky: Why do you want to live?
Boris Lermontov: Well, I don’t know exactly why… but I must.
Vicky: That’s my answer, too.

Boris Lermontov: You cannot have it both ways. A dancer who relies upon the doubtful comforts of human love can never be a great dancer. Never.

Boris Lermontov: Don’t forget, a great impression of simplicity can only be achieved by great agony of body and spirit.

Boris Lermontov: The Ballet of the Red Shoes is from a fairytale by Hans Andersen. It is the story of a young girl who is devoured with an ambition to attend a dance in a pair of red shoes. She gets the shoes and goes to the dance. For a time, all goes well and she is very happy. At the end of the evening, she is tired and wants to go home, but the red shoes are not tired. In fact, the red shoes are never tired. They dance her out into the street, they dance her over the mountains and valleys, through fields and forests, through night and day. Time rushes by, love rushes by, life rushes by, but the red shoes go on.
Julian Craster: What happens in the end?
Boris Lermontov: Oh, in the end, she dies.

Julian Craster:  One day when I’m old, I want some lovely young girl to say to me, “Tell me, where in your long life, Mr. Craster, were you most happy?” And I shall say, ‘Well, my dear, I never knew the exact place. It was somewhere on the Mediterranean. I was with Victoria Page.” “What?” she will say. “Do you mean the famous dancer?” I will nod. “Yes, my dear, I do. Then she was quite young, comparatively unspoiled. We were, I remember, very much in love.”

Boris Lermontov: How would you define ballet, Lady Neston?
Lady Neston: Well, one might call it the poetry of motion perhaps, or…
Boris Lermontov: One might. But for me, it is a great deal more. For me, it is a religion.

Boris Lermontov: It is worth remembering that it is much more disheartening to have to steal than to be stolen from.

Red Hot Chili Peppers Announce New Double Album ‘Return of the Dream Canteen’

Red Hot Chili Peppers have announced their second studio album of 2022. Return of the Dream Canteen comes out October 14 on Warner Records and is produced by Rick Rubin, who also produced April 2022’s Unlimited Love. Frontman Anthony Kiedis broke the news on stage at Denver’s Empower Field on Saturday night. Check out the album’s cover art below.

In a press statement, the band explained:

We went in search of ourselves as the band that we have somehow always been. Just for the fun of it we jammed and learned some old songs. Before long we started the mysterious process of building new songs. A beautiful bit of chemistry meddling that had befriended us hundreds of times along the way. Once we found that slip stream of sound and vision, we just kept mining. With time turned into an elastic waistband of oversized underwear, we had no reason to stop writing and rocking. It felt like a dream. When all was said and done, our moody love for each other and the magic of music had gifted us with more songs than we knew what to do with. Well we figured it out. 2 double albums released back to back. The second of which is easily as meaningful as the first or should that be reversed. ‘Return of the Dream Canteen’ is everything we are and ever dreamed of being. It’s packed. Made with the blood of our hearts.

Taking to Instagram, bassist Flea added: “The creative process gives life meaning and purpose! We put out a double album about four months ago, called Unlimited Love. I love that album, it felt so good to share it with y’all. Welp, now we are putting out another double album and this one is the absolute best of who we are, I’m am fukking thrilled that we are releasing this shit on October 14. Power to the people. Hope it touches hearts.”

Return of the Dream Canteen Cover Artwork:

Local Natives Share New Songs ‘Desert Snow’ and ‘Hourglass’

Local Natives have returned with two new songs: ‘Desert Snow’ and ‘Hourglass’. They mark the Los Angeles band’s first original material since 2020’s Sour Lemon EP. The double-A single arrives alongside the announcement of their first tour in 3 years, which kicks off July 29 at Osheaga Music & Arts Festival. Check out the tracks and find the full list of dates below.

“After the heartbreak and insanity of the past few years, when we finally got together to make music again, these songs reconnected and reignited us,” Local Natives commented in a statement. Of ‘Hourglass’, they added:

It explores the difficulty of feeling divided and isolated from the people we love while knowing the time we have with them is finite, and contains some of our favorite LN lyrics:

What I know now I didn’t then /
I know you wish I could forget
We’re drawing lines in the sand /
inside an hourglass

This music got us through some really difficult times and reminded us how much joy we get out of playing music together. We couldn’t be more excited to share these songs and play them live on our first tour in two years!

Last year, Local Natives shared a covers EP featuring their take on songs by Roxy Music, Gerry Rafferty, Michael McDonald, and 10cc.

Local Natives 2022 Tour Dates:

Jul 29 – Montreal, QC – Osheaga Music and Arts Festival
Jul 31 – Chicago, IL – Lollapalooza
Aug 1 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
Aug 3 – Boulder, CO – Boulder Theater
Aug 4 – Ogden, UT – Ogden Twilight
Aug 5-7 – San Francisco, CA – Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival
Aug 9 – Los Angeles, CA – YouTube Theater
Aug 12 – Denver, CO – Ogden Theatre
Aug 13 – Bellevue, NE – Outlandia Music Festival
Aug 14 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Jones Assembly
Aug 15 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues
Aug 16 – Austin, TX – ACL Live
Aug 18 – Nashville, TN – Ryman Auditorium
Aug 19 – Birmingham, AL – Iron City Bham
Aug 20 – Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theatre
Aug 22 – Wilmington, NC – Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
Aug 23 – Washington, DC – The Anthem
Aug 24 – Philadelphia, PA – The Fillmore Philadelphia
Aug 26 – New York, NY – Pier 17
Aug 27 – Boston, MA – House of Blues

Miya Folick Announces ‘2007’ EP, Unveils Video for New Song ‘Nothing to See’

Miya Folick has released a new song called ‘Nothing to See’. Produced by Big Thief collaborator Andrew Sarlo, the track is the latest offering from her upcoming EP 2007, following ‘Oh God’ and ‘Ordinary’. It comes with an accompanying video directed by Noah Kentis. Check it out below, along with Folick’s upcoming tour dates.

“This song is about falling in love with someone emotionally unavailable,” Folick explained in a statement. “Someone whose feelings and desires were so obscured to me and themselves, that I had to become a detective. I studied their life for clues and tried to fit the role of the person I thought they’d like. Eventually we broke up, and I realized that I’d lost the plot on my own life. My body and personality and life were so populated by the interests of this person, that once they were gone, there was nothing left to see. But, to me, this song isn’t bleak. I think there’s power in being brave enough to say, ‘I was made a fool by you’.”

The 2007 EP arrives September via Nettwerk.

2007 EP Tracklist:

1. Oh God
2. Bad Thing
3. Nothing to See
4. 2007
5. Cartoon Clouds
6. Ordinary

Miya Folick 2022 Tour Dates:

Sep 15 New York, NY – Market Hotel
Sep 27 Los Angeles, CA – Teragram Ballroom
Sep 28 San Francisco, CA – Café du Nord
Sep 30 Portland, OR – Doug Fir Lounge
Oct 1 Seattle, WA – Madame Lou’s
Oct 29 Dublin, Ireland – 3Olympia Theater *
Nov 1 Glasgow, Scotland – SWG3 Galvanizers *
Nov 2 Manchester, England – Academy *
Nov 3 Birmingham, England – O2 Institute *
Nov 5 London, England – The Roundhouse *
Nov 8 Brussels, Belgium – La Madeleine *
Nov 9 Cologne, Germany – Live Music Hall *
Nov 10 Paris, France – Bataclan*
Nov 12 Luxembourg City, Luxembourg – Den Atelier *
Nov 13 Amsterdam, Netherlands – Melkweg *
Nov 15 Berlin, Germany – Astra Kulturhaus *
Nov 16 Warsaw, Poland – Stodola *
Nov 18 Copenhagen, Denmark – Vega *
Nov 19 Oslo, Norway – Sentrum Scene *
Nov 21 Stockholm, Sweden – Berns *
Nov 22 Stockholm, Sweden – Berns *

* with Tove Lo

Album Review: Jack White, ‘Entering Heaven Alive’

Over the past half-decade, the world has come to know Jack White – ever the traditionalist – as being unable to rein in his creative eccentricities. The jury’s out on whether embracing his unwavering musical curiosity leads to some of his more interesting, if not always strictly enjoyable, work: both 2018’s wildly esoteric Boarding House Reach and this year’s Fear of the Dawn remain among his most divisive efforts, despite the latter being slightly more controlled in its chaotic experimentation – an exhilarating mess or a frustrating slog of an album, depending on how you look at it. Entering Heaven Alive, his second album in the space of three months, seems like a strategic move to balance out the darkly unhinged weirdness of its companion with a set of subtler, mostly acoustic arrangements.

Longtime fans will know that some of the best stripped-back moments in White’s catalog are most impactful when juxtaposed with the ferocity and pathos he tends to pack elsewhere. But it’s also true that White has a unique knack for melodic songwriting that can dominate a body of work to satisfying effect, and Entering Heaven Alive will naturally appeal to those with a special fondness for records like 2012’s Blunderbuss or the White Stripes’ Get Behind Me Satan. (If opener ‘A Tip From You to Me’ sounds more like an outtake than anything on par with the classic ballads off Blunderbuss, ‘A Tree on Fire From Within’ certainly comes close.) But the most confounding thing about the new album is also the most unsurprising: not all of it sounds particularly low-key. Maybe it’s just the fact that White didn’t originally intend for the songs to be on separate albums, but the fluidity that has defined his recent output also bleeds into this collection in intriguing ways.

While it may not be the consistent, nuanced portrait of an artist that the 2016 compilation Acoustic Recordings was, Entering Heaven Alive leaves the biggest impression when it reaches beyond its purported framework. “Ask yourself if you are happy/ And then you cease to be,” he philosophizes on the aforementioned opening track; the more raw and less settled the music sounds, the more it comes alive. An electric guitar lick crawls and shrieks its way into the delirious jazz-funk of ‘I’ve Got You Surrounded (With My Love)’, by far the most captivating track on the album; the groove of the finger-picked ‘All Along the Way’ switches up as it builds, adding an instrumental heft that much of the record lacks; and the synth that blooms out of nowhere on ‘If I Die Tomorrow’ is an excellent touch that instantly turns it into a highlight.

There are also songs here that benefit from not messing with the refreshing simplicity of White’s approach. On ‘Love Is Selfish’, which directly references his 2013 track ‘Never Far Away’, there’s a familiar tension that arises from the way he knits his strained voice along the spare guitar. But the nakedness of the instrumental also draws more attention to the lyrics, which are sometimes more thoughtful than Fear of the Dawn‘s but never as imaginative as his musical trickery (“Always crying, ‘Me, me, me’/ And it’s always trying to mess up all my plans,” he sings on that one). But if it doesn’t always feel at odds with the persona White inhabits, the writing exposes emotional contradictions that are often undermined by the polished, accessible production, as in ‘Help Me Along’, which unnecessarily takes on an orchestral quality.

The decision to release Fear of the Dawn and Entering Heaven Alive as separate albums rather than one double LP makes sense, even in a year where the format has seen an unlikely resurgence. But although White’s continued willingness to experiment and play around with style, particularly on an album that’s supposed to be more laid-back, is no doubt fascinating – and, on this new record, often endearing – it also hints at a level of comfortability, more implicit than explicit, that prevents it from being truly impressive. Jack White has mastered the art of throwing everything at the wall and contrasting his various artistic sensibilities without losing his core audience; now would be a good time to try to bring it all together.

Nicotine Vaping Products: Do Vape Shops Sell Them?

The craze of people toward puffing seems to know no counts. As much as they are getting into this stuff, they adore it more. On one hand, it is relatively better than blowing off those toxic old cigs. Right? You may also puff some healthy stuff like cannabis contents, including THC or CBD. They lend the best of puffing with some rare raw pros. The scope for puffing is boosting as well. And most likely, the reason why we can find a great vape store in a particular area.

We all are trying to conquer puffer hearts with their unique crops. Almost all of them sell that lawful thing on the board of laws. And then we may have others who may sell the illegal ones secretly. On a serious note, that’s not at all right! Those crops are not even good enough to suit your health. Avoid them.

But no matter which puff crop you wield, there may be similar stuff present in many of them. And that is also the thing that comes from smoking cigs. And that thing is nicotine. We believe there is hardly any soul feeling strange about this term. It has been centuries since we have had it on the market. The crop was initially existing through smoking and now also comes with vapes.

But even after this vogue, the struggle for this crop is not over. We can also see many folks thinking, ‘if the crop is available in the vape shop near me or not?”. And you seem to be another one with this turmoil. Aren’t you? Well, then it is time to chill as the same is available at online vape shop near me. Further, we are here today with this written piece and a nicotine 101 guide. So, let’s begin right away-

Nicotine 101: what explains it?

Let’s begin the nicotine in vape stores by learning what it is. It will assist us in discerning the entire scenario better. Nicotine is a potent chemical that holds the presence of nitrogen. It may originate from several plant species, including the old tobacco one. However, its presence or occurrence is not limited to just natural sources. We can obtain it through synthetic one, too.

Many people and books also denote the chemical as Nicotiana Tabacum. It is the one arising from the vast tobacco plant and belongs to the nightshade family. And that’s the same family that potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant, and red peppers have. Its origination phase dates back to at least 2000 years.

If not cancer-leading or drastically toxic on its own, it is severely addictive. It exposes users to the drastically hazardous impacts of tobacco dependency. Puffing the stuff elicits more nicotine content to our lungs than smoking it. Although, as per reports, the substance is equally hard to give up on as heroin. Now, you must be, if these are the sides of this crop, why do people go for it? Let’s explain it to you.

Consequences of nicotine consumption-

The chemical elicits several positive and negative consequences. Some of them are-

The nicotine impact-

If you don’t recognize it yet, let us tell you that nicotine is a source of both sedation and stimulation. So, when we expose our body to this chemical, our system experience an unusual kick. It is somewhat like attaining highs from psychedelic marijuana. The impact works partly due to nicotine stimulation of adrenal glands. And that’s why we get an adrenaline boost.

This surge of unusual yet powerful adrenaline tends to stimulate our body. On the other hand, we can also sense a random waiver of glucose and speed up our heartbeat, blood pressure, and breathing rate. Now, driving our minds to its impacts on the pancreas, nicotine can make them release less insulin. And thus, we get an instant fluctuation in blood sugar or glucose levels.

Besides these aftermaths, our brain experiences a wave of dopamine, especially in the motivation and pleasure areas. A cocaine or heroin user would comprehend this feeling at once. They find this pleasurable sensation worth experiencing. The impact relies upon the amounts of chemical intake.

Pharmacologic impacts-

When our and animal bodies surrender to nicotine, it boosts our consumption rate, heart rate, and heart spasm volume. And together, these consequences are known as pharmacologic impacts.

Psychodynamic impacts-

Nicotine ingestion is related to putting up euphoria, relaxation, and an innate sensation of alertness.

Memory and concentration-

As per studies, this chemical tends to enhance concentration and memory grades. And believing their assumptions, it’s due to a boost in norepinephrine and acetylcholine. Together, they may also attract arousal or wakefulness.

Anxiety demolition-

In an era full of triggering anxiety among innumerable living creatures, nicotine proves to be its remedy. Yes, it can heal multiple sorts of anxiolytic disorders.

A super addictive substance-

Yes, that’s nicotine. Do you know? Even if people endeavor to quit its ingestion, they can get severe withdrawal impacts. Some of them are-

  • Cravings
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Moodiness
  • A feeling of emptiness
  • Trouble paying attention or focusing
  • Irritability

As per many studies, its dependence may drive you to smoking obsession. Further, it can develop a craving for toxic cocaine inside your system. However, certain aids or therapies tend to provide promising results for their treatment.

Can puff stores sell it?

Well, that banks upon the state you reside. And that’s because, for some laws, the chemical is severely toxic to human lives, while for others, it may work well as a regulated substance. But in no laws or rules, you can probably find an appreciated or suggested wielding of this chemical. It can be due to the safety issues that nicotine carries. Principally with puff items.

Electronic Nicotine Delivery System (or we can call it ENDS) is deemed illegal in most states. Though they may assist you in quitting smoking, the chemical itself is drastic. However, according to the FDA (Food and Drug Administration), it may work as a regulated substance. But that doesn’t mean that it insists on its usage. So, most likely, no! You will hardly grab it from a puff store.

The lawmakers emphasized the adverse impacts of this chemical and found that it can make you prone to

  • Lung cancer or ailments
  • Diabetes
  • Eye ailments
  • Impotence or infertility
  • Teeth and gum diseases
  • Circulatory system troubles

So, now you can discern why we do not legally recommend puff stores to trade with those nicotine crops. It can be a foe to your precious health in the disguise of a friend. So, you can try to think again if you are interested in trying this chemical.

9 Best Quotes from Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (2015)

Me and Earl and the Dying Girl is the film adaptation of Jesse Andrews’ 2012 novel of the same name. Directed by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon and written for the screen by Andrews, the film is a mostly upbeat dramedy centered around Greg (Thomas Mann), a socially awkward high schools student, and his best friend Earl (RJ Cyler). When his classmate is diagnosed with leukemia, Greg’s mother asks him to get to know her better and become her friend. At first, Greg is reluctant to befriend Rachel (Olivia Cooke) and is unsure how to go about it, so he enlists Earl’s help. The two of them have been making short films for years, so they decide to make one for Rachel. Meanwhile, all three of them grow closer, especially Greg and Rachel.

The film starts as a joke, but as Rachel’s cancer progresses, they feel unsure of whether their normal parody style is suitable for this project. Nevertheless, Greg tries his best to remain positive and to make Rachel laugh when he can. In turn, she encourages him to pursue his passions and apply to the college of his dreams. Their friendship is founded on some witty rapport and a slew of memorable sarcastic exchanges. Here are nine of the best quotes from the film adaptation of Me and Earl and the Dying Girl.

Greg: You know I’m terminally awkward and I have a face like a little groundhog. I just feel like, you know, for a kid like me in high school – best case scenario, just survive. You know? Survive without creating any mortal enemies or hideously embarrassing yourself forever.

Earl: One thing you can do if you don’t want to talk to anyone is just enter a subhuman state. Pretend you’re someone annoying.
Rachel: ‘Hi Rachel, I’m really sorry you have cancer.’
Greg: That’s exactly what I’m talking about!

Rachel: So you and Greg are coworkers?
Earl: Naw, we just friends. He just hates calling people his friend. Dude’s got issues.
Rachel: Yeah, he does. What’s going on?
Earl: Man, I don’t even know. It might be his folks. I mean, dude’s mom always tellin’ him how handsome he is, which he ain’t. So now he think he can’t trust anybody close to him. Dude’s weird-ass dad don’t socialize with anybody ‘cept the cat. So that’s a role model ain’t got no friends. Bottom line, dude’s terrified of callin’ somebody his friend…

Greg: Summer. What does that word even mean, right? More “summ.” Winter, same deal. More “won’t”?

Earl: You gonna take her out for ice cream. And you gonna take me too, ’cause I love that sh*t.

Greg: My mom is gonna turn my life into a living hell if I don’t hang out with you. I can’t overstate how annoying she’s being about this. She’s basically like the LeBron James of nagging. LeBron James plays basketball.
Rachel: I know who LeBron James is.

Greg: Look, I know you’re really bracing for this sweet girl that you probably like a lot to die. Just please bear with me. She doesn’t. She gets better. I promise.

Rachel: Dear Greg, I heard what happened with your class work. And with Pitt State. So, I wrote them a letter, trying to convince them to let you back in. There’s a copy in here, if you want to read it. Hopefully, it works, because that would mean I have powers from beyond the grave. But you should probably send them something too. Goodbye, Greg. You’re a good friend. Although if you don’t go to college, you’re also an idiot. But you already knew that. Love, Rachel. P.S. I’d also like for you to take some of my pillows. They’ll want a good home where they’ll be loved. P.P.S. Not in the way you’re thinking, that’s disgusting.

Rachel: Dear Pittsburgh State Admissions, I’m writing on behalf of someone who gave me half a year of his life at the time when I was at my most difficult to be around. He has a very low opinion of himself, which is why I think it’s necessary that you hear from someone who sees him as he actually is: a limitlessly kind, sweet, giving, and genuine person.