“Kesey says very softly: “I know how you feel, Sandy. I’ve been there myself. But you just have to stay with it” – which makes Sandy feel good: he’s with me. But then Kesey says, “But if you think I’m going to be your guide for this trip, you’re sadly mistaken.” And he walks off.”

“Kesey says very softly: “I know how you feel, Sandy. I’ve been there myself. But you just have to stay with it” – which makes Sandy feel good: he’s with me. But then Kesey says, “But if you think I’m going to be your guide for this trip, you’re sadly mistaken.” And he walks off.”

— Tom Wolfe