"I think female solitude is a mental condition as well as a physical state. You can be married and a spinster. I think spinster is an identity every woman can claim, if she will... I feel like a lot of women, or a lot of feminists, joke about taking to the sea or living alone in a cottage as this kind of fun freedom."
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Daniel Mallory Ortberg is a multifaceted writer, editor, and speaker renowned for his sharp wit and insightful reflections on faith, culture, and identity. A graduate of the University of Chicago, Ortberg has captivated audiences through his work with The Toast and his engaging books, including "Something That May Shock and Discredit You" and "When You Read This." With a voice that resonates deeply within the LGBTQ+ community, Ortberg's contributions continue to inspire conversations about acceptance and authenticity, solidifying his legacy as a pivotal figure in contemporary literature.
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"My history teacher could make us feel like he was imparting rare gossip to us when he was talking about Maria Theresa and the Habsburgs. I just loved that sense of - the Western canon is here, and it's gossipy and tawdry, and everyone is sort of goofy."
Daniel Mallory Ortberg