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“[Her] greatest fear, which was so huge and so black that it was of phobic proportions, was that people would laugh at her feelings.”

Quote by Steig Larsson

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Steig Larsson was a Swedish journalist and author known for his investigative reporting on social issues. His most famous work is the Millennium series of novels, which have gained immense popularity worldwide and have been adapted into films and television series. more

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