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Quote by J. Michael Straczynski

“He showed me that words can do more than tell stories, they can heal, and as long as you live inside the dignity of what you write, no one can take that away that what matters most. Those who hate you can kill you, but they cannot destroy you or the ideals that matter to you. To be decent writer you had to give yourself over to the power of words and a love of storytelling. (203)”

Quote by J. Michael Straczynski

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J. Michael Straczynski
J. Michael Straczynski

J. Michael Straczynski, born on July 17, 1954, is a renowned American writer. He is best known for his contributions to the science fiction genre, with his most notable works being the television series 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' and 'Stargate: Universe'. Straczynski's writing style is highly acclaimed for its deep themes and rich imagination. more

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