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After school Quote by Marisha Pessl

“Well, it doesn't look good. Makes me look like one of those unloved latchkey children they make after-school specials about." "Don't sell yourself short. You're more Masterpiece Theatre.” quote by Marisha Pessl — Download Open image

“Well, it doesn't look good. Makes me look like one of those unloved latchkey children they make after-school specials about." "Don't sell yourself short. You're more Masterpiece Theatre.”

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After school Children Father Looks Masterpiece School Theatre Unloved Wells Yourself short

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