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Emma Forrest
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Emma Forrest
Full Name and Common Aliases
Emma Forrest is a British author, journalist, and critic.
Birth and Death Dates
Born on November 18, 1977, no death date provided.
Nationality and Profession(s)
British. Author, Journalist, Critic.
Early Life and Background
Forrest grew up in the affluent London neighborhood of Kensington. Her early life was marked by privilege, but she has been open about her complicated relationship with her mother. This dynamic would later become a theme in her writing.
Major Accomplishments
Notable publications include Your Twisted Secret, a novel that explores themes of mental illness and family dynamics; Growing Pains: Breaking Free from Chronic Illness, which Forrest wrote while battling chronic fatigue syndrome; and A Short History of Girls, a memoir about her relationship with the author Jonathan Franzen. Her writing often grapples with complex subjects like mental health, identity, and trauma.
Notable Works or Actions
In addition to her published works, Forrest has written for prominent publications such as _The New York Times_ , _Vogue_, and _GQ_. She is known for her candid exploration of personal struggles and societal issues. Forrest's writing often blurs the lines between fiction and nonfiction.
Impact and Legacy
Emma Forrest's work contributes to ongoing conversations about mental health, feminism, and identity. Her willingness to confront difficult subjects has made her a respected voice in contemporary literature. Critics praise her unique narrative style, which combines elements of memoir, essay, and short story.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
Forrest is widely quoted due to her insightful commentary on personal struggles and societal issues. Her writing tackles complex themes with honesty and vulnerability, making her a compelling figure in contemporary literature.
Quotes by Emma Forrest
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Since I’m a cat who doesn’t know what I am, I wear track pants with old-skool Nikes but Gina Lollobrigida skintight sweaters. I am caught between childhood and va-va-voom.
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I don’t see what’s so good about being genuine. Clog dancing is genuine. Isn’t being fake more of an achievement? At least it takes some inspiration. Like, sherbet dips, they’re a special food. Think of all the additives and coloring and grinding that it takes to create a sherbet dip. But carrots? They’re just out there, shrieking, “Hi, we’re some carrots! Love us for it!” They never have to prove themselves.
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I think that’s such a beautiful sentiment. Love should only last as long as a very expensive and impractical bikini that looks stunning, but dissolves in the sea within days. So many pop songs tell of this terrible, tiresome love that they want to last forever. But that just makes me think of long-life milk, acrid and fake. Love should be like a movie trailer. Even if the film’s a stinker, you get the best laughs and the biggest explosions in the space of two minutes.
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I wouldn’t say that my emotions are extreme. I’d say they are committed. My moods are the equivalent of Madonna’s dancing: inappropriate but all-out. If I’m going to be sad, I might as well be the saddest a girl can get. And if I’m happy, I want to be the happiest. The trouble is, I feel highs so ecstatic that just being normal feels like a thousand-mile drop and being unhappy is excruciating.
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And if you don’t know who you are, or if your real self has drifted away from you with the undertow, madness at least gives you an identity.
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Hotel rooms are funny things. They make everything look different. If people have to sleep with each other, sexually or platonically, they should do it in kitchens. The kitchen is the epicenter of truth in any home or building. You could never misconstrue a look or a word or a touch in the icy cool, compartmentalized presence of a fridge.
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I don’t want to go to university. I don’t like unity and I hate verses. I just love the choruses of songs.
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No one ever loved you like him. And no one ever took it away so completely. But it’s here. Look around.
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