You read about somebody, and it doesn't really matter whether or not they really exist - the point is that you get into them like real characters.
“But I remember the moment when my father died. I wasn't a very committed Catholic beforehand, but when that happened it suddenly all felt so obvious: I now believe religion is our attempt to find an explanation, for us to feel more protected.”
“In Washington, I will never vote to raise taxes, I will fight to repeal healthcare reform, and I will work to balance the budget.”