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“I think, as we go through life, we can sometimes, while still staying essentially true to ourselves, pick up mannerisms or modes of expression that are like curlicues. And there was a lot of that that I recognized sometimes. And I remembered, sometimes dimly, why those phrases felt so tasty to me, why that particular curl felt so good to me. But from my point of view now, it was almost inaccurate. It changed the meaning of what I was saying in a way that it seemed like a distortion.”

Quote by Mary Gaitskill

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Mary Gaitskill is an American author known for her short stories, which are praised for their deep psychological insights and portrayals of the lives of marginalized individuals. Her work often delves into the complexities and contradictions of human relationships. more

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