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My problem is I can think whatever I think—girl power, solidarity, Gloria Steinem rah rah rah — but I still feel the way I feel. Which is jealous. And pissy about little things.

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E. Lockhart
Age: 57
Born: 1967
Born: September 13
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New York City
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