Writer and actor Mara Wilson (Welcome to Night Vale, Mrs. Doubtfire, Matilda) joins us for a deep reflection on the lessons of public life. Read Mara's memoirs: Where Am I Now? and Good Girls Don't. If you have thoughts on anything you've heard on the show so far, drop me a line: [email protected]. And thank you for listening to "The Midnight Disease" - it means a lot.

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