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“I love the art history ones because it's so little work for me. There's so many paintings that when I look at them, the look on the lady's face is like so clear and her body language and her posture or their physical situation is so immediately recognizable. Anyone who's been in a conversation they didn't want to have, or been getting harangued by a little kid they didn't want to pay attention to or been tired and wanted to go to bed is just like, "Yes, of course."”

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Mallory Ortberg

Mallory Ortberg is a prominent internet writer and critic known for her sharp wit and insightful commentary. Her work often deals with social phenomena, cultural commentary, and personal experiences, enjoying widespread popularity among readers. more

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