The Age of the Public MonologueThe Constance Thread7 min read·Just nowJust now--Can a girl not stare listlessly into the void anymore these days?As seen on SubstackI’ve always spoken to myself. Aloud. Fully fledged conversations and monologues. It’s always felt very natural, not something I think about; as soon as I’m alone my mouth takes off on autopilot. Driving, cleaning, showering, commuting. You can bet that I’ll be chatting my way through. En route to the tube station after work I begin, “I’m thinking ...