i think all arthur's work is banal

i couldn't find versions of gershwin's sleepeless night (which i love so much) longer than 3 minutes on youtube, so i uploaded this one from '85 by michael tilson thomas.

already 2 books behind on my book challenge. flopsville flopsylvania. i shouldn't have pledged 30. last year made me believe i was close to hitting a good stride, reading wise, it got me so optimistic! but nah, i'm still the laziest.

i'm trudging through evelyn waugh's scoop right now and like... i actually wish the "right" mr. boot had been sent to ishmaelia, which i understand is something i should feel embarrassed about. but for real tho, the 2 pages scene at the very beginning between john boot and an 8 year old girl who'd just learned how to properly use the word 'banal' has been my favorite part of this book so far.