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Marisha Pessl is a contemporary American author renowned for her distinctive literary style and intricate narrative structures. Born on October 26, 1977, she has gained recognition for her novels that blend elements of mystery, fantasy, and literary fiction.

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“I hate to think of a day where a compelling book or a compelling authorial voice would be lost simply because that person doesn't have a Web site. But I think that, to use the Internet in a positive way, to turn people on to reading, is something that authors shouldn't really shy away from necessarily.”

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“When I'm creating characters, I definitely think of theme songs. Writing for me is very visual, so I sometimes think of it in terms of a movie with a soundtrack, and try to transfer that to words.”

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Author:Marisha Pessl

“Well, life isn't a cakewalk, is it?! Eighty-nine percent of the world's most valuable art was created by men living in rat-infested flats. You think Velásquez wore Adidas? You think he enjoyed the luxuries of central heating and twenty-four-hour pizza delivery?!”

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Book:Special Topics in Calamity Physics

Source: Special Topics in Calamity Physics

“It's kind of funny...the moments on which life hinges. I think growing up you always imagine your life - your success - depends on your family and how much money they have, where you go to college, what sort of job you can pin down, starting salary...But it doesn't, you know. You wouldn't believe this, but life hinges on a couple of seconds you never see coming. And what you decide in those few seconds determines everything from then on... And you have no idea what you'll do until you're there.”

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“Just when you think you've hit rock bottom, you realize you're standing on another trapdoor.”

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Author:Marisha Pessl

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Born: October 26, 1977
Known for: Writer
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