I suppose that a lifetime spent hiding one's erotic truth could have a cumulative renunciatory effect. Sexual shame is in itself a kind of death. - Alison Bechdel

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I suppose that a lifetime spent hiding one's erotic truth could have a cumulative renunciatory effect. Sexual shame is in itself a kind of death.

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About Alison Bechdel

Alison Bechdel (born September 10, 1960) is an American cartoonist. She has written one of the best-known LGBT comic strips, Dykes to Watch Out For, for over 25 years. Her graphic memoir Fun Home was rated one of the best books of 2006.

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Alternative Names: Alison J. Bechdel
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Caption: A horrifying silence ensues. Is it an hour, or merely several seconds?
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Mo: Thank goddess! I was about to commit hara-kiri with my teaspoon!

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