Jill Soloway Quotes

I've been told by people I respect that flashbacks only work if they have their own narrative, but they can't be part of the present narrative.

Jill Soloway

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• I've been told by people I respect that flashbacks only work if they have their own narrative, but they can't be part of the present narrative.

  

  Jill Soloway
  • People
  • Narrative
  • Flashback