His body was as insensitive to pain as was his mind to subtleties.

My parents found what I was interested in and encouraged me. They didn&#39;t put me in front of a television and buy lots of toys, the way some American parents do.

For the better part of my childhood, my professional aspirations were simple—I wanted to be an intergalactic princess. I didn’t care much about ruling hordes of space people. Mostly I wanted to wear the cape and the sexy boots and carry a cool weapon.

After Hymns and tears, they boarded the brig Thaddeus, a vessel so crappy, it made the Mayflower look like the QE2.

Written By Sarah Vowell

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