“I don't want the reader to be aware of me as the writer.”
Quote by Elmore Leonard
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Elmore Leonard
Elmore Leonard, born on October 11, 1925, was a renowned American novelist. Known for his hard-boiled detective novels and Westerns, his distinctive style and concise writing have won him a dedicated following. more
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