Gail Simone Quotes

I admire writers who can remain objective and distanced, but that doesn't seem to be in my toolbox, somehow.

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• I admire writers who can remain objective and distanced, but that doesn't seem to be in my toolbox, somehow.

  

  Gail Simone
  • Admire
  • Objective
  • Somehow