One thing I've learned, in the face of all kinds of indignities, domestic workers take so much pride … - Ai-jen Poo

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No, I don't have to practice that grunt. You just do it. Once you're in character, you're in character. You don't sit there purposely thinking, Well, I'll grunt here, or I'll groan there.

Ai-jen Poo

One thing I've learned, in the face of all kinds of indignities, domestic workers take so much pride in their work and love the children they care for.

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