“Is there a part of you that hates women, Tom?” she asked, leaning toward me. “Really hates them?” “Yes,” I answered, matching the dark intensity of her stare. “Do you have any idea why you hate women?” she asked, again the unruffled professional, dauntless in her role. “Yes, I know exactly why I hate women. I was raised by a woman. Now ask me the next question. The next logical question.” “I’m afraid I don’t understand.” “Ask me if I hate men, New York feminist doctor,” I said. “Ask me if I hate fucking men.” “Do you hate men?” she asked. “Yes,” I replied. “I hate men because I was raised by
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