A restaurant that never has to close breakfast at every hour it could save the world

[angiejolie]

I think breakfast became something poetic because by definition it's something we do shortly after we wake up. And needless to say, waking up represents a new day. A new beginning, and it's something we get to do to every morning. That is kind of a miracle. I can't think of anything that shifts faster than human emotions, so whenever I feel unclean

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[james_spader]

Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. I like to go to little hole-in-the-wall diners at some ungodly hour where the only people there are those that never went to bed the night before. It makes me feel as though time has stopped somehow, like in that hour when almost everyone else is sleeping anything is possible.

[angiejolie]

Is it bad I know exactly what you mean? I like to do that when life loses it's fairytale potential. You know, how you can never win without seeing the darker side. So you sit down with a homeless person who's managed to scrape together enough for a meal and you pay the bill for both. I think that's a fair exchange. Breakfast for a story of a life we're lucky to never know first hand. The stories are everywhere, you just have to collect them.

[james_spader]

I don't think so. It makes me feel... I dunno, less alone I guess. To me part of it is simplification. In that time on the in-between, when it's neither day nor night, things are simplier. The only that matters at that very moment is the cup of coffee at your elbow, the fact that you've got enough cigarettes to get you through, and a trusty zippo. Though you can always kill two birds with one stone - bum a light and collect another story at the same time.

[angiejolie]

I think in the end it's all about finding beauty in everything, and everyone have different definitions. Personally I've always enjoyed being the observer, the stranger, the loner. Many names but the point is no matter what I find myself doing; people watching in a park, taking the last bus home, or breakfast at 5am there's the idea that nobody knows you and you're invisible. And I liked that, I got to be someone else for a while. And I think this personality trait or whatever influenced my acting a lot. Needless to say I can't really do that anymore but when you're alone and eighteen, a big city holds endless opportunities. Sorry, this became a novel.

[ewan_mcgregor]

Not only is breakfast the most important meal of the day, or so they tell us, it is also one of the most comforting things in life. It's routine. You wake up, you begin a new day, but you also begin the same day. At least, it begins the same way. Getting breakfast. I feel breakfast is important because we wake up to a new day and yet, by starting it in such a familiar fashion, we are giving ourselves a sense that we can re-do our previous days.

Hello, love. I actually whip out the trusty lightsabre when I'm surrounded. I don't know judo, I'm afraid.

[angiejolie]

I never thought of it like that, McGregor. First time I read your comment it was somewhat depressing to me because the one thing I can't stand is repetition and I want every day to be different. I know a lot of people say that, but I've always felt that to the extreme. I even used to think it made me special. But the more I thought about it, the more I realized I do have my routines and I probably wouldn't change them for the world.

Hello gorgeous, where have you been all of my life? I could always learn to use a lightsabre but I'd need a gifted teacher.

[kate__winslet]

You're making me want Christmas. I love fresh snow, and yes, I think it smells. It's sort of...well, fresh. Clean, if it's just fallen. You don't get it much in London, mind, so it's always good to go somewhere every now and again where you do get it. You know what's best? Starting a new day by standing out in the snow as it falls around you. Then go have breakfast. It's like beginning again on all sorts of levels.

I break out my biker boots when they surround me.

[angiejolie]

I made myself want Christmas by writing that. I don't care how old I get, it will always be completely magical to me and I wish everyone could feel that way. Down to the Disney specials. What always gets to me is how soundproof the world appears when it snows. It doesn't seem so far-fetched to believe you're the first person to experience this, and the last.

Does the biker boots have special power though? I love that icon. Sorry, I realize we overuse that line to each other but I can't help it.

[kate__winslet]

Oh, God, that's it, exactly. You can convince yourself you're the only person in the world sometimes just by standing out in the snow. It's so quiet and perfect and you really think that maybe someone somewhere did something right for once. Good thing it'll be Christmas before we know it, I'll have to get myself to somewhere with snow.

Nah, they just kick arse, that's all. And that we do, but thank you, and I like yours as well ;-)

[jonnyleemiller]

What song though? Since you failed to mention it. I enjoy brekkie cos you don't really have time for intelligent conversation, just waking up and all. You sit there and contemplate bacon and tomatoes and eggs and what you're going to do with the day. All the trivial shite seems so important between the hours of 6 and 9. We've always had brilliant early morning meals, you and I. I can't believe it's nearly Christmas again. Where did the year go?

I don't do judo, but sometimes I do a little breakdancing.

[angiejolie]

I didn't specify for a reason, you know. I thought you of all people would catch on right away, how very disappointing. I'm only joking. It's Tori and it's one of her more indie tracks. It's probably not even all that good but like I said, it reminds me of that book. Everything we did together was brilliant. Is that nostalgia talking? Don't we tend to overlook what we didn't like? I could never decide with you. It's been quite a year.

I should teach you judo. Purple People.

[jonnyleemiller]

Sorry to let you down. I was drunk at the time. Aye, it could be a bit of nostalgia kicking in. That happens when you're sleeping on someone's sofa. We'll just pretend some of the bad things never happened, because we're childish and we can.

I'd rather learn Tai Chi. Green Colvers!

[angiejolie]

And what else is new? I'm going to take credit for making you an alcoholic :-*

You're not gracious enough and >:o it was the title of the song, you imbecile.

[james_haven]

Did you know snow smells?

It really does. I remember smelling the icy coldness in your hair when you came in out of the snow that day. All I remember is that I was lonely, like I'd learned something I shouldn't have, and you sitting beside me prattling on about snowflakes and horses made me feel less alone. I love the way you do that.

Christmas is never Christmas unless I spend it with you.

[angiejolie]

That's it. We're spending Christmas together this year, lovers and romantic getaways be damned.

There are too many memories to list but somehow I'm glad you remembered this day since it's always lingered with me. Where in the world are you at the moment?

[james_haven]

Good. Wherever you spend Christmas this year, I'll be with you.

Am in LA doing my usual balancing act between common sense and insanity. So what else is new, really.