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“Death is a big theme in the book, illness. What is that? It's a fact that human beings - no matter who they are, no matter how healthy or strong or beautiful they are - are going to age and become weak and ugly by a certain standard, and die. And I think that's a terrifying idea for people to get their minds around.”

Quote by Mary Gaitskill

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Mary Gaitskill is an American author known for her short stories, which are praised for their deep psychological insights and portrayals of the lives of marginalized individuals. Her work often delves into the complexities and contradictions of human relationships. more

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