All Black

 in contrast and contradiction

snap out of it

Surprises

 things that grow on you

Twisty

 including an dog-ear

In Conversation

 trying to be as clear as possible

as the concepts fly by

The Quest

beyond the mere survival, there must be life, love and laughter

Daft

 leave your pride alone and celebrate your dignity

watch all the proud people in their self-defeating anger

painfully funny

snap out of it

Reduction

 what it boils down to

only