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Mary Gordon

I think coldness is chic among writers, and particularly ironic coldness. What is absolutely not allowable is sadness. People will do anything rather than to acknowledge that they are sad.

Mary Gordon

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Mary Gordon observes that writers often prefer to show a detached, ironic attitude instead of openly expressing feelings of sadness. She believes that admitting to sadness is something people strongly avoid, as it feels unacceptable or uncomfortable.

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