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Attention Quote by Liz Carr

“As disabled people, we're used to being looked at, being stared at, being the centre of attention. Maybe my love of performing - of doing stand-up comedy, of taking to the stage - is about turning this on its head?” quote by Liz Carr — Download Open image

“As disabled people, we're used to being looked at, being stared at, being the centre of attention. Maybe my love of performing - of doing stand-up comedy, of taking to the stage - is about turning this on its head?”

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