“It is a pink and blue feeling, as sharp as clear sky; a slight breeze, and the edges of Lake Nakuru would rise like the ruffle at the edge of a skirt; and I am pockmarked with whole-body pinpricks of potentiality. A stretch of my body would surely stretch as far as the sky. The whole universe poised, and I am the agent of any movement.”
Quote by Binyavanga Wainaina
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Binyavanga Wainaina
Binyavanga Wainaina was a Kenyan author, journalist, and critic, recognized for his incisive wit and insightful commentary on African literature and culture. Born on January 18, 1971, he became a prominent figure in the discussion of African representation in global discourse. more
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