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Even by the usual audition standards, however, Sallys tryout in this weeks episode ofBarryis particularly brutal.

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Who among us could possibly blame her for stumbling out of the casting room in tears?

The episode ends with her sleeping semi-peacefully.

Her go-to vice has gotten her through another day.

Barrys there too, but hes somewhere else entirely.

Theyre happy together, but its all fakery.

Sally knows better, however.

Love is hard work, and so is booking a internet job.

All Barry can hear is, You dont have to do this.

Though the more accurate read of his relationship to contract killing might be You have to not do this.

Even on the long term, for Barry, the stakes are life and death.

He cannot continue making a living killing.

Itll be the end of him the only question is who will be holding the gun.

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Barrys favorite soup is broth, in keeping with the cipher-like anti-persona of Barry Block.

To quote the great Louise Belcher: If she were a spice, shed be flour.

The Chechens remain enchanted with the little luxuries of life in America.

The wonders of private delivery service DHL.

you could track it online its actually really cool!

Stovkas hoarse response of 45 when asked his age is a godly deadpan.

Perhaps someone warned him ahead of time that everyone in Los Angeles lies about how old they are?

When the stakes are right, Barrys Psyduck-like savant abilities come out of latency.