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“I have had, like most women, a lifelong preoccupation with my weight. My first published short story was a love story between an elderly man and a very young morbidity obese woman.”

Quote by Lori Lansens

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Lori Lansens
Lori Lansens

Lori Lansens is a Canadian novelist known for her distinctive narrative style and profound insights into social issues. Her works often focus on the lives of marginalized individuals, exploring themes such as family, identity, and gender. more

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“I was in the emergency room twice with heart palpitations and panic attacks. As one of my actor friends pointed out: your body doesn't know that you're making art. You think about struggle and challenge and you imagine yourself weighing 302 pounds and being restricted and in despair. Your body doesn't know that that's not the case.”