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“I am a person before I am anything else. I never say I am a writer. I never say I am an artist...I am a person who does those things.”

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Edward Gorey
Edward Gorey

Edward Gorey was an American writer known for his distinctive black humor and Gothic style. His works spanned various genres, including children's literature, adult fiction, and illustration design. more

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