“I suppose I am one: an activist — for animals and a vegan lifestyle. I hear that word, however, and look around to see if someone is indeed referring to me.”

—  Victoria Moran

“Veg and the City: My Journey to Ethical Veganism,” in HuffingtonPost.com (28 July 2010) http://www.huffingtonpost.com/victoria-moran/ethical-veganism_b_659640.html.

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