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Waiting for Godot as an Impatient Schoolgirl

This was a time in my life when I believed fervently in a loving God, when I wanted to be obedient, and obedience meant waiting.

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Check. Your. Phone.

I know the show.

It’s . . . Waiting for Godot.

Godot

What? Is? Happening? Waiting for Godot

Waiting for Godot

Sesame Street

We’re the only seniors in the cast. So . . .

Vladimir and Estragon?

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“Nothing happens, nobody comes, nobody goes, it’s awful.” That’ll be one of your lines and you’ll be the best at saying it.

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Godot

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Godot

Godot

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I can’t, I have rehearsal

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Godot

Godot

Be careful what you wait for

Fuck yeahA country road. A tree. Evening.