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"Copywriters, journalists, mainstream authors, ghostwriters, bloggers and advertising creatives have as much right to think of themselves as good writers as academics, poets, or literary novelists."

"A true piece of writing sets you free."

"You are the writer of your life story, so don't forget to write the best one."

"If you intend to write as truthfully as you can, your days as a member of polite society are numbered."

"Through writing, an author opens the window of his heart through which a reader can see the inner self of the author."

"Writing means not just staring ugliness in the face, but finding a way to embrace it."

"Write about the beauty of rainbows and the glint of reflected light that can enlighten readers' minds."

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"What is your advice to young writers? "Drink, fuck and smoke plenty of cigarettes."

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"The man who is a pessimist before 48 knows too much; if he is an optimist after it, he knows too little."

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