“She moved through it carrying her fat book, attracted, unsure, a stranger, wanting to feel relevant but knowing how much of a search among alternative universes it would take.” — Pynchon Copy Share Image
“Carrying too much fat—30 percent or more of your total—is called obesity, and it puts a person at risk for serious medical conditions including heart disease, diabetes, and even certain types of cancer.” — Steven Lamm Copy Share Image