[quote=@Kho]
'A storyteller who believes that depth of theme or brilliance of style excuses him or her from raising questions and delaying their answer may be in danger of the cardinal literary crime: boring the readers.
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I have read entire books where the same wordless morass of concept has languished in my head, bringing a bad breath to my mouth and my joy. I think this quote has finally solidified it into words.

Yes, Russell Crowe. I am entertained.