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“I'd rather watch you doing it than do it myself. I'd rather hear about it. I want to be told. I'd rather just sit here. Hold the mask over my face while you do it to me. I'll put some music on. Now see how we grow aglow so young and beautiful our capillaries all lit up.”

Quote by Deborah Landau

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The Last Usable Hour

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Deborah Landau

Deborah Landau is a poet and scholar, whose works are known for their profound emotion and unique style. Although her birth and death dates are unknown, her poetry has had a significant impact on the literary world. more

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