“...at this moment in time my son was just a little over two and we were in the midst of the most animal-like fights over eating, sleeping, and in general: how to be a person. He wanted to be more like a raccoon and I wanted him to be more like a human. And in trying to cajole and beg him to do that I turned into a raccoon myself. A large, female one who didn't sleep or eat enough, and was cranky all the time because of it. So essentially in trying to teach him how to be more like me, I became him.”
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I'll Show Myself Out: Essays on Midlife and Motherhood
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Jessi Klein
Jessi Klein is an American stand-up comedian known for her unique humor style and insightful observations on social phenomena. Born on August 17, 1975, she has been active in the comedy scene since the early 2000s. Klein is celebrated for her solo comedy performances on stage, television, and the internet, which often tackle topics such as gender, politics, and pop culture. more
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