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“I write fast, because I have not the brains to write slow.”

Quote by Georges Simenon

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Georges Simenon

Georges Simenon, born on February 13, 1903, and died on September 4, 1989, was a renowned Belgian writer. He is best known for his detective novels, particularly the series featuring Inspector Maigret. more

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