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“I started my professional career before the blogosphere existed in any sort of meaningful way. I think that my approach as a writer was certainly freer because I wasn't worried, I didn't have commenters on me right from the get-go. I didn't have this instant-reaction culture that young writers have to deal with now. I had different things - I was listed in the phone book and people would look me up and call me and yell at me, but that was about as bad as it got.”

Quote by Meghan Daum

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Meghan Daum is an American author born in 1970. Her works are known for their unique perspective and insightful analysis, covering a wide range of topics from personal experiences to cultural commentary and social observation. more

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