Within this firm framework, Baumbach builds mighty misunderstandings into overlapping streams of clashing dialogue in which sincere declarations, offhanded jokes, deep confessions, and subtle insults go equally overlooked in the torrents of ego.
An even deeper confession from Billie Joe Armstrong about his struggle with addiction and the self-indulgent, self-destructive behavior hurting those around him, "Baby Eyes" is both an ode to the woman the protagonist is obsessing over and a metaphor of Billie Joe Armstrong's own personal demons.
There's a touching, almost comforting feeling that comes from reading PostSecret, the blog that uploads user-submitted postcards that have been inscribed with someone's deepest confessions.
"Troubling Confessions: Speaking Guilt in Law and Literature," which is to be published next month by the University of Chicago Press, examines confession's deep roots in religious, literary, legal and cultural tradition.
Still, Hanson described Brian's suicidal confession as "deep" and stated, "It's nice to see that Family Guy is still trying new things and going out on a limb even at episode No. 150".
Relationship woes are a constant theme and source of inspiration for Longley but in concert, she sets them up in such a charming yet intimate manner that it's like she's sharing her deep secrets and true confessions with family and friends inside a heavily guarded circle of trust.
People were soon stepping forward with their deepest darkest indie confessions, from the laconic ("Was in the coral #indieamnesty" - @bryderjones) to the iconic ("Got Kung-fu kicked down some stairs by Pete Doherty and Klaxons went to look for him to beat him up for me #indieamnesty" – @grimmers) to the tectonic ("I married Jeremy Wamsley #indieamnesty" – @sankles).
And in the end, all it takes is a little opening up -- the confession of a deep, dark secret or the simple avowal of vulnerability -- to transform rocky relationships into storybook romances.
True confession: Way down deep, I secretly admire them.
So, with a deep breath, here's my confession: When I text, email, and IM, I talk like a freaking preteen.
