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“I was sorting through my mother's things. All the letters from friends had to go. I don't know why she kept them, and now they meant nothing to anybody alive. Each generation flushes the toilet for the last.”

Quote by Lucy Ellmann

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Lucy Ellmann is a renowned British novelist born on October 18, 1956, in England. Her works are known for their unique narrative style and profound psychological insights, which have won her a dedicated following. more

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