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“I never base characters on real people - you can get into so much trouble that way!”

Quote by Michael Scott

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Michael Scott is an Irish author born on September 28, 1959. Known for his unique humor and insightful literary style, his works have gained popularity among readers of all ages. more

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“Villains often more the story along while the heros react to the villains, so the villain becomes the engine of the story.”

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“For me, the favourite chapters have always been the last chapters in the books. I knew exactly how each book would end - and how the first chapter of the following book would begin. I knew I wanted to leave the readers with answers - and a bunch of new questions!”

Firsts Book Ends Wanted Lasts Answers Reader Following Bunch Favourite Chapters

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“Most writers, I'm afraid, live very boring lives sitting in front of a screen. However, having said that: every writer puts a bit of themselves into the characters to bring them alive.”

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“The most reward experience is having another writer come up to you and say that they started writing because they read my books. That is how writing as a profession continues: readers becomes writers who inspire new readers.”

Writing Book Inspire Reader Rewards Come Up Profession Up To You

Author:Michael Scott

“I have been very lucky: my writing has taken me across the world, and I have seen some extraordinary sites and sights.”

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“I'm always writing - its what I like to do. But when I'm not writing, I'm reading.”

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“I had to adjust to living in a Third World country, which means that things people in the U.S. take for granted-like hot running water whenever you turn on the tap-are not always available.”

People World Mean Country Running Turns Water Thirds Hot Available Granted Turn-on Third World Running Water Third World Countries

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“Being in Cuba has allowed me to live in a society that is not at war with itself. There is a sense of community. It's a given in Cuba that, if you fall down, the person next to you is going to help you get up.”

Ifs Persons War Helping Fall Next Given Community Get Up Falling Down Cuba

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“There's something about approaching 50 that's very liberating. Political struggle has always been a 24-hour-a-day job for me. I felt I could never take time out for myself. Now I feel I owe it to myself to develop in ways I've been putting off all my life.”

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“I'm crafting a vision of my life that involves creativity. And Cuban society allows me to do this. I know it's harder in the U.S. where so many people are just grateful to have a job.”

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