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“As far as I'm concerned, the most important thing you need when inventing characters is empathy.”

Quote by Elizabeth Berg

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Elizabeth Berg is a renowned American contemporary writer, born on December 2, 1948. Her works are known for their delicate emotional descriptions and profound character portrayals, which have won her a wide readership. more

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