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I think, when you are growing up, you have to pull apart from what your mother wants or needs. You've got to go your own way, and that's what I did.
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I think, when you are growing up, you have to pull apart from what your mother wants or needs. You've got to go your own way, and that's what I did. — Alice Munro

About Alice Munro

Alice Munro was a Writer from Canada (1931–2024).

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Who said "I think, when you are growing up, you have to pull apart from what your mother…"?
This quote is attributed to Alice Munro, a Writer from Canada.
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Alice Munro lived from 1931 – 2024.