"Dating, like almost every other male-female interaction in present-day society, is based on outmoded and unequal social roles and expectations."
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Lynn Coady is a celebrated Canadian author and essayist renowned for her sharp wit and insightful storytelling. Born in 1970 in Edmonton, Alberta, Coady’s literary journey has been marked by accolades, including the prestigious Scotiabank Giller Prize for her novel "The Antagonist." Her works often explore themes of identity, culture, and the complexities of human relationships, resonating with a diverse audience. Coady’s legacy lies not only in her compelling narratives but also in her ability to provoke thought and inspire empathy through her writing.
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"I spent so many years in terror of 'making it legal' because the expression rang all too true - the wedding ritual struck me as nothing but a flowery front for the fulfilment of countless, tedious contracts and obligations."
Lynn Coady
"When you're not sure your anger is justified, the thing to do is ask yourself exactly where it's coming from."
Lynn Coady"Anger is one of those emotions that doesn't follow the letter of the law. It speaks before it thinks. It rears up on its hind legs and charges."
Lynn Coady"As a novelist, you have to pick your battles. You are tired. You have begun to experience the first ominous tinglings of carpal tunnel syndrome. You wake up in the middle of the night with both hands lying across your chest like a couple of plucked bird carcasses, dead of all sensation."
Lynn Coady"There was a time when I thought dudes had friendship all figured out. The focus on eating things in front of giant screens, pretending to punch one another, competing over who can utter the grossest and most profane personal insults imaginable - this struck me as the very apex of human social exchange."
Lynn Coady