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“You're never gonna outwrite the movement of the white clouds and the blue sky. You're never going to. There are times when I try to write beautifully, but I don't know if I'm trying to exorcise my own demons. If I am, there are other ones lurking beneath, because they keep coming out. Maybe little by little I'm fumigating.”

Quote by Nick Tosches

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Nick Tosches
Nick Tosches

Nick Tosches is an American journalist renowned for his in-depth reporting on music, culture, and crime. His writing style is distinctive, often using vivid and detailed descriptions to portray complex characters and events. more

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