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Meaning
The speaker is saying that even ordinary heights make him anxious. He describes a physical fear response, with his palms sweating when he has to climb stairs in a shopping mall.
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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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