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“When a mother comes home with her new baby, she will find her abstractions are all concrete now. 'Freedom' now means being able to take a shower. 'Mobility' means being able to reach the glass of water on the dresser while not breaking the baby's suction on the breast. 'Flexibility' means being able to push the Record function on the VCR without dropping the baby.”

Quote by Marni Jackson

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Marni Jackson, born in 1947, is an enigmatic figure with an unknown profession and category. more

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