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“Occasionally, I'll dream I'm in the factory. That will help me write. Not creatively, but more like a prod. I don't want to go back there.”

Quote by Robert Reed

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Robert Reed, born in October 1932 and passed away on May 12, 1992, was an American film actor. He had a rich career in the film industry, known for his unique acting skills and diverse character portrayals. more

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“I live for those rare and delicious moments when the words on the page take off and I am the bystander, watching as the tale shows me what will happen next.”

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“In a novella, a whole lot of crap can happen, and you can build momentum and suspense and leave room for a surprise or three. Stories are cut down to the most essential elements, and novels (this might be an unfair generalization on my part) are big fat clumsy efforts where the reader can snooze for a couple chapters and miss nothing of consequence. Hence my love for the middle way.”