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“What a story is, is devious. It pretends transparency, forthrightness. It engages with ordinary people, ordinary matters, recognizable stuff. But this is all a masquerade. What good stories deal with is the horror and incomprehensibility of time, the dark encroachment of old catastrophes...”

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Joy Williams, born on November 14, 1982, is a talented singer-songwriter known for her unique voice and heartfelt lyrics. Her musical style blends folk, pop, and indie rock elements, making her a distinctive figure in the music industry. more

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