Happy: "I don’t know what the hell I’m workin’ for. Sometimes I sit in my apartment — all alone. And I think of the rent I’m paying. And it’s crazy. But then, it’s what I always wanted. My own apartment, a car, and plenty of women. And still, goddammit, I’m lonely." (p.12?)
Thematically I think this quote relates to how in the Great Gatsby, all the characters had a dream, but they were never fully satisfied with what they had or achieved. Though what they've wanted might be simple or broad, once they've achieved it doesn't always mean they'll be satisfied and live happily ever after. For example, in the end of the Great Gatsby, Tom finally got rid of Jay and reunited with Daisy, but the last scene didn't seem very pleasant. All their dreams were different and decently wealthy, however, they still fell empty. Similar to Happy, he's got what he wanted but he's not content.
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