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“Maybe that's good to not feel like you have to keep up when there's so much to keep up with right now. It's bottomless.”

Quote by Sheila Heti

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Sheila Heti is a Canadian writer born on December 25, 1976. Her works are known for their unique narrative style and profound self-reflection. more

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