I'll be Dead by the Time You Read This: The Existential Life of Animals by Romeo Alaeff

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"Every morning, next to my bathroom mirror, Romeo's

anxious goldfish reminds me of the fullness of existence;

for to be afraid of dying is not to lead a fearful life,

but one so precious you don't want to lose it."

Christian Rattemeyer, Curator of Drawings

The Museum of Modern Art, New York

"I love Romeo's animals.

I'm looking at one right now-

a stoic little eagle saying 'don't pity me.'

Personally, I like being pitied,

but I appreciate the sentiment."

Moby

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