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Being goal-oriented instead of self-oriented is crucial. I know so many people who want to be writers. But let me tell you,… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
The first book by an African American I read was Carl T. Rowan's memoir, Go South to Sorrow. I found it on… — Richard Rodriguez Copy Share Image
When I started out, I didn't have any writing routine, I had a job. Writing was a hobby I indulged in over… — Neal Asher Copy Share Image
Hassan couldn't read a first-grade textbook but he'd read me plenty. That was a little unsettling but also sort of comfortable to… — Khaled Hosseini Copy Share Image
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Portraits of the Mind is a remarkable book that combines beautifully reproduced illustrations of the nervous system as it has been visualized… — Dale Purves Copy Share Image
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The Bible, when not read in schools, is seldom read in any subsequent period of life...The Bible...should be read in our schools… — Benjamin Rush Copy Share Image
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If the author of the Declaration of Independence were to utter such a sentiment today, the Post Office Department could exclude him… — Frank I. Cobb Copy Share Image
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When you're trying to do a traditional book musical like 'Book of Mormon,' it's always nice to have characters that could very… — Robert Lopez Copy Share Image
I like art that trusts its audience, that's written for readers who like to work hard. I like art that knows its… — Joshua Mohr Copy Share Image
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I find I'm waking up really early now, just to read. Waking up at ungodly hours. But I try to keep up,… — Guillermo del Toro Copy Share Image
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