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hemi culture
NoPlace
LikeHome
I always looked forward toChristmasat
Mum’s—until theMonopolyboardappeared
BYCHRISWRIGHT
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nmy late teens, Imoved frommy home inLondon to
a new one inBoston and immediately succumbed to a
loneliness so complete I could recite the lyrics to every
songThe Cure ever wrote. A particular favorite was
“TheFigurehead,”with itsevocativeopening line: “Ascream
tearsmyclothes.”Acryofanguish thatcouldruinaperfectly
goodpairof pants? Itwas like theywere talking
tome
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