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“I think if there hadn't been the one passage of the book that mostly abandons the humor, and focuses very intently on one person's struggle with cancer, it wouldn't have been a critical success. So that was a very deliberate decision, to say "Well, if you think it's all fun and games, it's not." So that was my approach: We're going to have as much fun as I can possibly provide, but the serious things that might normally pass by you are not going to be lost.”

Quote by Joshua Ferris

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Joshua Ferris is an American author born on November 8, 1974. His works are celebrated for their unique narrative style and profound insights into modern life. more

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