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I hate the only one of my book jackets when I was made up professionally, my hair made into a smooth bell
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"I hate the only one of my book jackets when I was made up professionally, my hair made into a smooth bell"

- Antonia Fraser

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In this quote, Antonia Fraser reveals her dislike for a specific book coat that was created for her. She particularly points out that she was comprised expertly, indicating that the jacket was most likely for a book cover photoshoot. She then discusses her hair being made into a smooth bell, which could recommend that her hair was styled in a manner that she did not like. This quote could be analyzed as Fraser sensation disappointed with the way she existed on the book jacket, perhaps feeling that it did not precisely represent her or her work. It also highlights the pressure and expectations put on authors to have a particular image for their book covers.

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United Kingdom Flag This quote is written / told by Antonia Fraser somewhere between August 27, 1932 and today. She was a famous Author from United Kingdom. The author also have 28 other quotes.

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