Quotation by

Jeanette Winterson

I am a writer who happens to love women. I am not a lesbian who happens to write.

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Understanding this quote AI Analysis

The author is emphasizing that her primary identity is as a writer, and her affection for women is a part of who she is, not the defining feature of her work. She distinguishes herself from someone whose main identity is based on sexual orientation and who writes as a secondary aspect.

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