“To be the mistress of a married man is to have the better role. Do you realize? His dirty shirt, his disgusting underwear, his daily ironing, his bad breath, his hemorrhoid attacks, his fuss, not to mention his bad moods, and his tantrums. Well all that is for his wife. When a married man comes to his mistress... he's always bleached and ironed, his teeth sparkle, his breath is like perfume, he's in a good mood, he's full of conversation, he is there to have a good time with you.”

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About Marjane Satrapi

Iranian-French comic book author, film director, and children's author

Marjane Satrapi is an Iranian-French comic book author, film director, and children's author. She is best known for the graphic novel Persepolis and its film adaptation. Her work also includes Chicken with Plums, Woman, Life, Freedom, and the Marie Curie biopic Radioactive. Across these projects, she is known for moving between comics, film, and writing for younger readers.

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Persepolis 1-4

2007

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Bordados / Embroideries

2005

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Pollo con ciruelas

2006

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Persepolis 1 & 2

2004

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Mulher Vida Liberdade

2024

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