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Disease Quote by Erica Jong

“I'm not classically pretty; I've always been too heavy; I've…” quote by Erica Jong — Download Open image

“I'm not classically pretty; I've always been too heavy; I've had thyroid disease and it's very hard for me to lose weight - but I've always had men pursue me. I've always had that 'it' thing. God knows why. Maybe it's pheromones, I don't know.”

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