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I've read about eight or ten of the original novels, and one of them is where Maigret's in bed for the entire… — Rowan Atkinson Copy Share Image
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I've written one book-length piece of journalism. The Art of Political Murder: Who Killed Bishop Gerardi? That book had an impact. Eight… — Francisco Goldman Copy Share Image
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I believe my friends think I'm funny. All the books are full of humor. Maybe it is a quiet sort of humor… — Jesse Ball Copy Share Image
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A list of authors who have made themselves most beloved and therefore, most comfortable financially, shows that it is our national joy… — Dorothy Parker Copy Share Image
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