[W]e could at least begin to answer the question, What is self? by referring to some paradigm cases of selves . . . and some paradigm case of non-selves.

Friend 1: Some people say a man is made outta mud.

God damn stupid fucking green-and-gray Smokey Bears. Rangers. Telling John Q. Public not to litter and to be sure and hold hands with your buddy on the scary paths.

He was a loud knocker. Despite my usual timidity, after a bit I opened the door.