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I was once a journalist. And I think of myself as a journalist, and that's it. You tell the truth. I even… — Terry Pratchett Copy Share Image
Three Rules for Literary Success: 1. Read a lot. 2. Write a lot. 3. Read a lot more, write a lot more. — Robert Silverberg Copy Share Image
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