Jolie Kerr

writer, 'Ask A Clean Person'

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Writer of the "Ask A Clean Person" column for Jezebel and Deadspin; author of My Boyfriend Barfed in My Handbag... and Other Things You Can't Ask Martha

Jolie Kerr on KCRW

It’s officially Spring, which means it’s officially time to clean. But if the thought of that makes you shudder, we talk with someone who can help you get through it.

Spring Cleaning

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