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Aug 28Liked by Lara Starr

Well done, Lara! Your theories make much sense, and your lead in and interpretation of Mad Men was very astute. I enjoyed reading this.

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Thank you v. much <3

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Aug 29Liked by Lara Starr

So much gratitude for you speaking up about mental health and our coming to terms with personal and collective trauma. I wish I could open a door 100times daily for all the Donalds, JDs or Rosannes. I do this work professionally and I believe that every hour spent on personal archeology rewards us all, and our planet.

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I agree! Thank you for the work you do. It is essential <3

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Aug 28Liked by Lara Starr

Loved the Mad Men connection and the house analogy. Nicely done!

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Thank you so much <3

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Aug 28Liked by Lara Starr

Wow. This is probably my favorite essay you’ve written. Glad you took your time getting it up and out of you. It was well worth the wait. Your analysis of Vance and comparisons to Mad Men is illuminating. Sharing this one broadly.

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Wow. Thank you Pat! That means so much to me <3

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What Carol and Eric said!!!

Lara - I watched “Mad Men” and read “Hillbilly Elegy” and I would never have connected them so beautifully. I hope Jon Hamm sees this!

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Thank you so much and yes! I'm going to put that into the universe. Stranger things have happened :)

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Wow, thank you for the best Vance analysis I've seen anywhere. I think I'll pass on the volumizer, though. 😊

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Aug 28Liked by Lara Starr

I say give the volumizer a try, Eric! YOLO

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Thank you so much ❤️ And ha! 😄

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