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“Make sure the lubricant is unscented. Don't join fashionable 'schools of thought.' Read everything.”

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Zadie Smith
Zadie Smith

Zadie Smith is a British novelist known for her distinctive literary style and profound social insights. Her works cover a range of themes including race, class, gender, and identity, and have been widely appreciated by readers. more

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Book:An Artist of the Floating World
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