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I write fiction and I'm told it's autobiography, I write autobiography and I'm told it's fiction, so since I'm so dim and… — Philip Roth Copy Share Image
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“story telling is not a career, it's a calling. I've been writing true and compelling news my entire professional life. My novels… — Glen Carter Copy Share Image
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When I'm writing about reality, I'm writing about death. When I'm writing fiction, I'm writing about life. — Ralph Peters Copy Share Image
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