“We were not always 70, or rather our 70 is an accumulation of all the other ways we were. Our 5-year-old selves became our 10-year-old selves, and so on and on; and if we unpack our selves, the full album appears. Every moment is a part of the following moment, and we are all a continuum.”
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Anne Roiphe
Anne Roiphe is a renowned film writer, born on December 25, 1935. Her works are known for their profound emotions and unique perspectives, contributing to the classic films in the film industry. more
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