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“I'm just too lazy. I wish I could be someone that has wild affairs - all of my favorite nonfiction novels are about these wild affairs and postmarital agonistes - but to be honest, I'm someone that doesn't deal well with instability.”

Quote by Kate Zambreno

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Kate Zambreno is an American writer born in 1977. Her works are known for their unique literary style and profound exploration of female experience. more

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