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“My mother was a very absent mother. She was going out, she was drinking a lot, she liked to have fun. It's fine with me. I have no bitterness about it. When I was 3, she went to America for months. I never had any problems with that. I even liked it.”

Quote by Sophie Calle

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Sophie Calle is a French writer known for her unique autobiographical writing and photographic works. Her works often revolve around personal experiences and emotions, exploring themes of privacy, identity, and interpersonal relationships. Calle's work has garnered wide attention in the art world and has won multiple awards. more

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