We had common interests in the beauty of the French language. We both had a tremendous love of jazz. We shared dreams of getting married and having a family, living in the country, leading an idyllic life.
“We may be up against a stone wall, but we don't have to bloody our heads against it unless we choose to.”
“I don't do marriage. I think it's incredibly naff. And I don't like vulgar displays of ostentation.”