"In portraits, the grace and, we may add, the likeness consists more in taking the general air than in observing the exact similitude of every feature."

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As I holed up in the City of Angels, I was also aware of a comforting feeling of anonymity. In the world's biggest third-class city I could pass unnoticed. I spoke the language. I was familiar with the currency. I could drink the water. I could almost breathe the air, late April air, compounded of interesting hydrocarbons.

— John D. MacDonald