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Lynda Barry

I live in constant fear of being fired or dropped for that dark part of my work I can't control.

Fear

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The author feels anxious because there is a hidden, unpredictable aspect of her work that she cannot manage or fix. This uncertainty makes her worry that she might lose her job or be rejected because of it.

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