Able Quote by Norman Mailer Download Open image “Being a real writer means being able to do the work on a bad day.” — Norman Mailer ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.0 out of 5 (8 ratings) Copy quoteShare Able Bad day Mean Real Writing
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So the blind will lead the blind, and the deaf shout warnings to one another until their voices are lost. — Norman Mailer Copy Share Image
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I do believe that America's deepest political sickness is that it is a self-righteous nation. — Norman Mailer Copy Share Image
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