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Conjuring Quote by Dan Bejar

“People say I write specifically about nothing in particular. I…” quote by Dan Bejar — Download Open image

“People say I write specifically about nothing in particular. I don't know about the latter part, but I think the first part is really important in conjuring up a voice that works, or at least the illusion of a voice at work.”

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