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Deficiency Quote by Junot Diaz

“I wring my hands because I know that as a…” quote by Junot Diaz — Download Open image

“I wring my hands because I know that as a dude, my privilege, my long-term deficiencies work against me in writing women, no matter how hard I try and how talented I am.”

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