“I must speak the truth, even at the risk of being ostracized by my fellow scribblers. In fact, anticipating their rage, I have already applied for a place in the Canada Council's witness-protection program. This because, much as it pains me to turn on my kind, I fear the time has come to admit that far too many celebrated writers were outrageous liars, philanderers, drunks, druggies, unsuitable babysitters, plagiarists, psychopaths, parasites, cowards, indifferent dads or moms and bad credit risks.”
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Mordecai Richler
Mordecai Richler was a renowned Canadian author celebrated for his sharp wit and social commentary. His writing frequently portrayed the lives of Jewish Canadians and was characterized by its satirical style and vivid character development. Richler's writing career spanned several decades, during which he published numerous novels, short stories, and essays. more
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