“Dave was committed to making it a truly memorable weekend in the sense that he would remember nothing whatsoever about it.”

—  Geoff Dyer

Yoga For People Who Can't Be Bothered To Do It (1993)
Context: Dave was committed to making it a truly memorable weekend in the sense that he would remember nothing whatsoever about it. “It’s all about moderation,” he said, “Everything in moderation. Even moderation itself. From this it follows that you must from time to time, have excess. And this is going to be one of those occasions.” (p. 152).

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