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The speaker says that even after achieving success, the fear of hunger remains deeply present. The experience of going without food is described as something lasting that does not go away simply because life improves. The quote connects personal success with an ongoing memory of poverty.
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Originally said in English.
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About Jack Monroe
British food writer, journalist and activist
Jack Monroe is a British food writer, journalist and activist known for work on poverty issues, especially hunger relief. She first came to wider attention when a post from her blog A Girl Called Jack went viral. She has written seven cookbooks built around austerity recipes and meals designed for a tight budget. Her writing has also appeared in The Echo, The Huffington Post, and The Guardian, alongside her campaigning voice on poverty and food insecurity.
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