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Meaning
The speaker is saying they are especially interested in characters who conceal their true selves. It suggests an attraction to people who carefully manage what the world gets to see.
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Originally said in English.
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About Cord Jefferson
American writer and director
Cord Jefferson is an American writer and director. After studying at the College of William & Mary, he began his career in journalism and later worked as an editor at Gawker until 2014. He wrote for a range of publications before moving into editing, and his work spans both writing and directing. His background in journalism places him in the world of editorial storytelling, where clarity and observation matter as much as style.
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