Siri Hustvedt
American novelist, essayist, poet
The man who asked me directions on the subway seven years ago: I am so sorry for sending you to Queens rather than to the Bronx.
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If you could edit your past, what would you change?
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My parents, because growing up you think you know more than they do.
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