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I thought, writing is everything, it's so much more important than this or that. If only I could give that young man… — Matthew Specktor Copy Share Image
My grandparents really wanted me to go to Harvard. They thought that was writing your ticket for the future. How could I… — Malcolm Brogdon Copy Share Image
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There is a big difference between being lonely and being alone. I am alone when I write, but I am rarely lonely. — Andrew McAleer Copy Share Image
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When one starts writing a book, especially a novel, even the humblest person in the world hopes to become Homer. — Umberto Eco Copy Share Image
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“Lombardi: [to his assistant] Could you get us some writing paper, please. Eli: A lot of it. A whole lot of it.” — Book of Eli Movie Copy Share Image
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