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Defensiveness Quote by Dana Gould

“A lot of people think my sarcasm comes from insecurity and defensiveness, but I assure you I'm just being petty and cruel.” quote by Dana Gould — Download Open image

“A lot of people think my sarcasm comes from insecurity and defensiveness, but I assure you I'm just being petty and cruel.”

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