I'm always so glad,' Sylvie murmured, 'that I don't have to… - Kate Atkinson

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I'm always so glad,' Sylvie murmured, 'that I don't have to take a turn at being other people.'
'You're very good at being yourself,' Ursula said, aware that it didn't necessarily sound like a compliment.
'Well, I've had years of practice.

Kate Atkinson

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