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“Writing for me always requires trickery. Tricking myself into sitting down, letting words tumble out until you find the good ones. It's sort of a trance. And when a piece is done, I have little memory of how I wrote it, and zero confidence I'd ever be able to do it again.”

Quote by John Hodgman

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John Hodgman, born on June 3, 1971, is an American author known for his unique humor and satirical style. His works, including 'The Areas of My Expertise' and 'More Than You Ever Wanted to Know About the Internet', are celebrated for their wit and insightful commentary on internet culture. Hodgman has worked as a writer for the Comedy Central channel and has appeared as a guest on various television shows. more

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