Anzia Yezierska Quotes

Since I became more confident, I've thought, 'Right, let me get myself on the market'. So I joined Tinder and Chappie, and it was funny because, at first, the sites thought I was an imposter.

Anzia Yezierska

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• Since I became more confident, I've thought, 'Right, let me get myself on the market'. So I joined Tinder and Chappie, and it was funny because, at first, the sites thought I was an imposter.

  

  Anzia Yezierska
  • Funny
  • First
  • Because