Quote by Jeffrey Eugenides

I have a good memory for early life. My visual memory is good about childhood and adolescence, and less good in the last 10 years. I could probably tell you less what happened in the last 10 years. I remember what houses looked like, sometimes they just pop into my head.

I have a good memory for early life. My visual memory is goo

Summary

In this quote, the speaker reflects on their memory and how it operates differently for different periods of their life. They demonstrate a strong ability to remember their early life, particularly their visual memories of childhood and adolescence. However, their recollection of more recent events, within the last 10 years, is described as not as vivid or accessible. They also mention experiencing random moments of recalling what certain houses looked like in their past. Overall, the quote sheds light on the speaker's varying memory capabilities throughout different stages of their life.

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By Jeffrey Eugenides

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