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Our culture's inability to contend with mortality places artists like Paul Reubens in a domain that was uniquely his, where he maintained the illusion that benevolent childishness defies aging.

From Salon ● Aug. 1, 2023

The childishness of Congress or any others in destroying recognition of the past is wrong.

From Washington Post ● Jan. 2, 2023

If you knew what lovely neighbors they are, I think you might regret your childishness.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 27, 2022

Ah, so there is a thesis behind the Coin Crew childishness: Games, Bushnell and Salyh believe, are for everyone.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2022

Gradually, along with his growing riches, Siddhartha himself acquired some of the characteristics of the ordinary people, some of their childishness and some of their anxiety.

From "Siddhartha" by Hermann Hesse


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