I find being Irish quite a wearing thing. It takes so much work because it is a social construction. People think you are going to be this, this, and this. (Anne Enright)

I find being Irish quite a wearing thing. It takes so much work because it is a social construction. People think you are going to be this, this, and this.

Anne Enright

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