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It's an amazing thing to watch a lizard fold a moth into its mouth, like a sword swallower who specialises in umbrellas.

Elizabeth McCracken

It's an amazing thing to watch a lizard fold a moth into its mouth, like a sword swallower who specialises in umbrellas.

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About Elizabeth McCracken

Elizabeth McCracken (born September 16, 1966) is an American author. She is a recipient of the PEN New England Award.