there is always somebody or something waiting for you, something stronger, more intelligent, more evil, more kind, more durable, something bigger, something better, something worse, something with eyes like the tiger, jaws like the shark, something crazier than crazy, saner than sane, there is always something or somebody waiting for you as you put on your shoes or as you sleep or as you empty a garbage can or pet your cat or brush your teeth or celebrate a holiday there is always somebody or something waiting for you. keep this fully in mind so that when it happens you will be as ready as possible. meanwhile, a good day to you if you are still there. I think that I am--- I just burnt my fingers on this cigarette. Charles Bukowski