Backgrounds Quote by V. S. Naipaul

“Whenever I have had to write fiction, I've always had to invent a character who roughly has my background.” quote by V. S. Naipaul — Download Open image

“Whenever I have had to write fiction, I've always had to invent a character who roughly has my background.”

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When you see how fragile and delicate life can be, all else fades into the background.

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