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“That's the feeling [of relativity] I always had about [Judy Blume] books which I re-read and re-read and re-read.”

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Lena Dunham is an American filmmaker renowned for her work in television and film. She achieved widespread acclaim for creating and starring in the HBO series 'Girls', which she also wrote and directed. Born on May 13, 1986, Dunham has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry, particularly for her portrayal of nuanced female characters and her unique approach to storytelling. more

“My parents are pretty liberal. But they were just you know trying to look out for my innocence or whatever. But my babysitter had "Forever" [by Judy Blume]. And I said "Well I've read Judy Blume books, can I borrow that?" And she said no, this one's not appropriate for you. Which obviously, got me really worked up. So I took it.”

Knows Trying Wells Looks Said Book Parent Forever Innocence Appropriate Babysitter

Author:Lena Dunham

“I had no clue what anyone was talking about like, you know I don't think I, I don't think any of the depictions of sex were more to me than just like an image of two people's arms rubbing together [when I was eight], I just had no clue.”

People Thinking Knows Two Together Sex Talking Like You Arms Eight Clue Depiction

Author:Lena Dunham

“I took "Forever" [by Judy Blume] to the bathroom to read [when I was eight] and then I heard my mom coming so I stuck it under the toilet and went running out. And I went back later to check for it. And it was gone.”

Running Gone Forever Heard Mom My Mom Eight Stuck Checks Bathroom Toilets

Author:Lena Dunham

“Ideas shape the course of history.”

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Author:John Maynard Keynes