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“College had little effect on me. I'd have been the same writer if I'd gone to MIT, except I'd have flunked out sooner.”

Quote by Robert B. Parker

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Robert B. Parker

Robert B. Parker was an American crime writer known for his hard-boiled detective novels. His works are characterized by tight plots, complex characters, and unique crime scenes, with his most famous character being the private detective Spencer Herrick. more

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