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The Tough Lesson of Psychoanalysis

Ryan: Even if you have a stupid pop song always be interpreting. He says the struggle between symbolic benefit of something and enjoy it is at odds with each other. "You pay the price for your recognition in in enjoyment," he adds. Ryan on his favorite Christmas songs: "It's bombastic"

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