Eaton Hamilton

the problem with being trans is cis people. The problem with being queer is straight people. The problem with being disabled is abled people. The problem with being Black is white people. In other words, prejudice.

I was at Banff with Mavis Gallant…

by eatonhamilton

…and have never forgotten the first time she came to sit at my table. A friend said, “And who are you?” and she answered, “I’m Mavis Gallant.” He stared at her, then said, “How lucky for you.”

Indeed.

Mavis Gallant

Published: 06/15/2013

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Tags: Banff Centre : Mavis Gallant : Peter Orner : The Atlantic

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I was at Banff with Mavis Gallant…

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