Author of The Swans of Harlem and Welcome to Utopia; Vanity Fair, The New York Times, Fast Company; mother of girls.

Austin, Texas
Joined October 2011
LOOK HOW SHE FUCKING ATE THAT OMG
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Not kristen wiig using up a huge chunk of her podcast interview to make amy poehler watch the real housewives of salt lake city
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gianmarco
@GianmarcoSoresi13 Sep 2025
Can I go one goddamn week without hearing about Coldplay
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Coldplay’s Chris Martin asked London crowd to “send love to Charlie Kirk’s family.”
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The most Los Angeles sign ever. And it’s true.
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My prediction is that this stupid Katy Perry vs. Wendy's thing is going to result in her starring in a Super Bowl commercial for Wendy's next year where she gets left in space
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What the hibachi chef sees before flipping me a piece of sweet & sour shrimp
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So thrilled to see that CHARLIE HUSTLE by @KeithOB and THE SWANS OF HARLEM by @KarenValby were longlisted for the 2025 PEN/Jacqueline Bograd Weld Award for Biography! 🎉 pen.org/announcing-the-2025-…
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The stock market is down but at least everything is more expensive and services are getting shittier. On the other hand we have more measles. To be fair, they are finally delivering the reductions in FAA and National Parks staff that people have been demanding.
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New Zealand remains steadfast in its support for Ukraine as it defends itself in a war that Russia started. It's mounting the defence of a proud, democratic and sovereign nation, but also the defence of international law.
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For three years Australia has proudly supported the brave people of Ukraine in their struggle to defend their sovereignty against the brutality of Russian aggression and in support of international law. Australia stands with Ukraine. 🇦🇺🇺🇦
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It bears repeating.
If you’re siding with Vladimir Putin, you’re wrong.
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Russia illegally and unjustifiably invaded Ukraine. For three years now, Ukrainians have fought with courage and resilience. Their fight for democracy, freedom, and sovereignty is a fight that matters to us all. Canada will continue to stand with Ukraine and Ukrainians in achieving a just and lasting peace.
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We stand with #Ukraine. Russia is the aggressor and we share Ukraine’s commitment to a comprehensive, just and lasting peace! 🇺🇦 🤝 🇦🇹
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There is an aggressor: Russia. There is a victim: Ukraine. We were right to help Ukraine and sanction Russia three years ago—and to keep doing so. By “we,” I mean the Americans, the Europeans, the Canadians, the Japanese, and many others. Thank you to all who have helped and continue to do so. And respect to those who have been fighting since the beginning—because they are fighting for their dignity, their independence, their children, and the security of Europe.
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🇺🇦🤝🇧🇪 Ukraine, count on us ! We will always stand by your side. By the side of the country which has been fighting so hard for its freedom for 3 years. A country whose sovereignty and territorial integrity have been violated. Together, we must rise to this challenge. For a just, comprehensive and lasting peace. Belgium and the EU will remain on the right side of history. @ZelenskyyUa
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Croatia knows from its own experience that only a just peace can last. The Croatian Government stands firm in its belief that Ukraine needs such a peace - a peace that means sovereignty, territorial integrity, and a secure Europe. 🇭🇷🇺🇦 @ZelenskyyUa
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We stand behind Ukraine and the Ukrainian people in their historic fight to defend themselves against an unprovoked Russian aggression. Their fight is our fight. United we are strong. 🇺🇦
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Czechia will always stand by Ukraine. Zelensky is a strong leader of a sovereign country. If an agreement had been signed with the USA, it would have meant great benefits for the USA. Unfortunately, this did not happen. The next chapter will be written by Europe in London. 🇨🇿🇺🇦🇪🇺
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