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“But what's so great about being a perfectionist?... You do all this work, and then the stuff you've made just pisses you off.”

Quote by Lionel Shriver

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Lionel Shriver is a British journalist born on May 18, 1957. She is known for her unique writing style and profound insights into social issues. more

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