"They said, 'If we put you in first class with Brian, will you do it?' So I flew after not having flown in eight years. If there's one person who doesn't like flying as much as me, it's Brian"

The quote has to do with Matthew Sweet's experience of flying after not having done so for eight years. He was asked by somebody if he would fly if they put him in first class with Brian, and he agreed. This recommends that Brian is someone who is close to Matthew Sweet, which he was willing to fly if it suggested he could be with Brian. It likewise suggests that Brian is not a fan of flying either, which is why Matthew Sweet was willing to fly if it indicated he might be with Brian. This quote reveals the power of relationship and how it can be a source of convenience and support, even in scenarios that are uneasy or scary. It also shows how far someone wants to opt for a friend, even if it suggests doing something they would not typically do.