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harlan otis's avatar

So beautiful

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MB's avatar

I read this from a link in the granta newsletter yesterday I forgot I subscribed to cuz i only recognized your name and renata adler. I thought about it all day, and I hope to have a friendship like that

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Tao Lin's avatar

thank you for reading

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Yuchin Lin's avatar

A very moving , sweet and memorable friendship!

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Rick Thompson's avatar

A lot of people that I know, liked him. Wish I knew him.

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harlan otis's avatar

Read again this morning in tandem with the “Andrew:” series. U are a beautiful spirit Tao Lin. I wish you were my friend. You remind me of an Egyptian mmorpg addict I knew for many years who was so staunchly himself that watching his body, the way it moved, the awkward looseness with which his arms would flail, could transfix a person, it could confound them, it could enchant them. I am so sorry about your friend Gian. It’s a very empathetic piece you’ve put together here

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Tom Bensley's avatar

A beautiful tribute to your friend. you truly make him seem like the singular unique person he clearly was. Really enjoyed reading this.

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Tao Lin's avatar

thank you

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Haakon Williams's avatar

I'm sorry your friend died Tao.

I still fuuuucking love reading your writing. The easy precision... Thank you.

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Tao Lin's avatar

you're welcome

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