I have been a believer in the magic of language since, at a very early age, I discovered that some words got me into trouble and others got me out. (Katherine Dunn)

I have been a believer in the magic of language since, at a very early age, I discovered that some words got me into trouble and others got me out.

Katherine Dunn

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