But he only tends to wear pieces created from manly materials like electrical tape and twigs, and he only wears them to arty events like museum openings, not the office.

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Indeed, he more or less implies that Arty and Zo should be grateful.

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He did not want elaborate sculptures and arty flourishes for food.

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Despite the fascinating story at hand, he never lets it come to life, but smothers it beneath his arty intentions.

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Arty excused himself, and bought a hot dog and a jumbo pretzel, which he ate in the car as he drove home.

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Arty was convinced that she had no interest in him, that as far as little Meredith was concerned he was as good as dead.

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