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Elegant
I was born in Portugal, a rich, exotic Mediterranean country characterized by passion, complexity and languid richness.
In school we were continually impressed with the culture of an ancient people, a colonial power that spanned and expanded the known world as it traded in spice and slaves.
But that wasn't my world. At least, I grew up with it, but not feeling that I was a part of it. I'm a people person, and I didn't mind the attentions of the boys, didn't believe the nuns who told us that our natural selves were sinful and should be denied at all costs.
I discovered that by approaching sexual pleasure resolved of guilt and fear...
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