I started questioning gender-based assumptions a long time ago. When I was eight, I was confused at being called "bossy,” because I wanted to direct the plays that we would put on for our parents - but the boys were not. (Emma Watson)

I started questioning gender-based assumptions a long time ago. When I was eight, I was confused at being called "bossy,” because I wanted to direct the plays that we would put on for our parents - but the boys were not.

Emma Watson

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