Coffee Quote by Kevin Barry

“Very first thing in the morning, I spew some rough genius directly on to the laptop. Then I have coffee and rewrite for three hours.” quote by Kevin Barry — Download Open image

“Very first thing in the morning, I spew some rough genius directly on to the laptop. Then I have coffee and rewrite for three hours.”

Kevin Barry

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