When people shine a little light on their monster, we find … - Anne Lamott

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When people shine a little light on their monster, we find out how similar most of our monsters are.

Anne Lamott

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Anne Lamott (born 10 April 1954) is an American novelist and non-fiction writer.

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When people shine a little light on their monster, we find out how similar most of our monsters are. - Anne Lamott

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