Ann Leckie on Swearing

Great article by Ann Leckie on swearing.

If I ever got up on James Lipton’s stage and had to answer the Bernard Pivot questions, “What is your favorite word?” and “What is your favorite curse word?” would have the same answer.

As some regular readers may have no doubt figured out, fuck is my favorite word.

It’s not precisely because it’s a curse word, but rather its complex versatility.

Anyhow, I try not to overuse it, but it’s a struggle some days.

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