“Definitely. More and more I understand that it's very fine not to know where you come from. There is line in a song by Georges Brassens [French singer-songwriter]: 'Les imbciles heureux qui sont ns quelquepart.' I will never be one of the happy stupid that were born somewhere. This way of life is excellent for the imagination. It develops your paranoia. You feel paranoid when you don't understand a country, and being paranoiac is excellent for fiction.”
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Amelie Nothomb
Amélie Nothomb is a Belgian French writer known for her unique literary style and profound character portrayals. Her works are often narrated in the first person, exploring themes such as identity, cultural differences, and gender roles. Born on August 13, 1967, Nothomb spent her childhood in Asia, which influenced her writing and worldview. more
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