I think this is something that is naturally built in in people, a need for attention and a … - Celeste Ng

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O speculators about perpetual motion, how many vain chimeras have you created in the like quest? Go and take your place with the seekers after gold.

Celeste Ng

I think this is something that is naturally built in in people, a need for attention and a need to be special and we are always trying to find a balance.

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When you mention to people growing up in Cleveland they bring up the river catching on fire, or LeBron James leaving, they have these references, but no one imagines ending up there.

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I am very active on Twitter and one thing that keeps popping up is "How do I balance having a kid and writing?" And I know it should not be as aggravating, but I know no one ever asks a male writer that. Or, any male that.

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